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Madelo Family History

Madelo 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: Madero, Mandel, Mallo, Mader, Malo, Model, Madera, Tadeo, Adel, Delo

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Where is the Madelo family from?

You can see how Madelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Madelo families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Madelo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Madelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madelo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Madelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madelo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Madelo. 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 23 military records available for the last name Madelo. For the veterans among your Madelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madelo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Madelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Madelo in 1968 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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