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Madl Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Madl in Bavaria or a topographic name from Middle High German māt ‘meadow grassland’. Czech and Hungarian (Mádl): from German Madel or Mädel ‘girl’ a nickname for someone thought to resemble a young girl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maul, Mahl, Mar, Mandl, Fall, Hall, Kade, Mady, Mann, Maus

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Where is the Madl family from?

You can see how Madl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Madl families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Madl's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Madl families in 1891.
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What did your Madl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madl. 28% of Madl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Madl women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    9%
  • Baker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madl 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Madl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Madl. For the veterans among your Madl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Madl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Madl in 1959 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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