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Madelle Family History

Madelle Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lavelle, Capelle, Melle, Marcelle, Adell, Madill, Wadell, Maille

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Where is the Madelle family from?

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

What did your Madelle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Madelle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Madelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madelle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Madelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Madelle. For the veterans among your Madelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madelle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Madelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Madelle in 1974 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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