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Madlinger Family History

Madlinger 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: Mallinger, Salinger, Matzinger, Garlinger, Mellinger, Aslinger

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Where is the Madlinger family from?

You can see how Madlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madlinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Madlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Madlinger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Madlinger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Madlinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madlinger. 38% of Madlinger men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Madlinger women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    38%
  • Barber
    38%
  • Baker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Madlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madlinger 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Madlinger. 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 137 military records available for the last name Madlinger. For the veterans among your Madlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madlinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Madlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Madlinger in 1958 was 58, and 67 in 2003.

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