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Maddalena Family History

Maddalena Surname Meaning

Italian: from a female personal name taken from the name of the Biblical Mary Magdalene, i.e. Mary of Magdala mentioned in the Gospels.

See also Maudlin.

Habitational name from any of numerous places so named from the personal name (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Maddalena family from?

You can see how Maddalena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddalena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maddalena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maddalena family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maddalena's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Maddalena families in 1891.
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What did your Maddalena ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maddalena. 100% of Maddalena women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maddalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddalena 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddalena. 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 611 military records available for the last name Maddalena. For the veterans among your Maddalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddalena lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maddalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maddalena in 1954 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddalena 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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