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Madala Family History

Madala Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): habitational name from the village of Madala in Guntur district.

This is a name borne by members of the Uppara (salt makers) clan.

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


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Where is the Madala family from?

You can see how Madala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Madala families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madala's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Madala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madala. 100% of Madala men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Madala women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Madala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Madala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madala 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Madala. 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 84 military records available for the last name Madala. For the veterans among your Madala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Madala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Madala in 1964 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

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