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Maddin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Irish Madden .

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


Similar surnames: Madding, Mangin, Maddix, Maclin, Madden, Faddis, Maybin, Mcfaddin

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Where is the Maddin family from?

You can see how Maddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Maddin families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maddin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Maddin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddin. 16% of Maddin men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Maddin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddin were Electrician and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Maddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddin. 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 769 military records available for the last name Maddin. For the veterans among your Maddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maddin in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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