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Madelaine Family History

Madelaine 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: Delaine, Maline, Chapdelaine, Madland, Medellin, Delane, Demaine

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Where is the Madelaine family from?

You can see how Madelaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madelaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madelaine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Madelaine families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Madelaine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madelaine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madelaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madelaine ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Madelaine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Madelaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madelaine 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Madelaine. 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 30 military records available for the last name Madelaine. For the veterans among your Madelaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madelaine lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Madelaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Madelaine in 1975 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madelaine 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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