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Origins of the Madders surname

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About the Madderses

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Where do most Madderses live?

In 1921, most Madderses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Madderses

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We have 2,160 records for the Madders surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Madderses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Madders first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Madderses

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

Common Female occupations for Madderses in 1921
Dressmaker

12

House Servant

9

Living On Own Means

9

General Servant

5

Laundress

5

Common Male occupations for Madderses in 1921
Butcher

17

Farm Labourer

15

Farmer

15

Agricultural Labourer

13

Joiner

12

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