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Madren Name Meaning

Cornish and Welsh: variant of Madron .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Madron, Maren, Warren, Mare, Naden, Marden, Maire, Kaden, Moren

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Where is the Madren family from?

You can see how Madren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Madren family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Madren's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Madren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madren. 31% of Madren men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Madren women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madren were Salesman and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • House Work
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madren census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 496 immigration records available for the last name Madren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Madren. For the veterans among your Madren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madren lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Madren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Madren in 1944 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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