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Madal Family History

Madal Surname 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: Madan, Madar, Madl, Maday, Mandal, Nadal, Badal, Mahal, Medal, Mandel

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Where is the Madal family from?

You can see how Madal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Madal families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Madal families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Madal's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Madal families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Madal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madal 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Madal. 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 21 military records available for the last name Madal. For the veterans among your Madal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Madal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Madal in 1972 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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