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Origins of the Madder surname

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We have a total number of 2100 records for people with the last name Madder.

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Where do most Madders live?

In 1921, most Madders lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Madders

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,690 records for the Madder surname. The oldest one dates back to 1573.

Who were Madders most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Madders.

What are the most common Madder first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Madders

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Madders in 1921
Dressmaker

18

Housekeeper

7

Charwoman

6

Domestic Servant

6

Laundress

6

Common Male occupations for Madders in 1921
Tailor

18

General Labourer

15

Agricultural Labourer

12

Yeoman

11

Baker

10

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