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Madelin Family History

Madelin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Maudeleyn derived from the Old French form Maudelaine of Latin Magdalena the epithet of the Biblical saint Mary Magdalen.

From any of the many medieval hospitals leper houses or orphanages dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Madelin family from?

You can see how Madelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Madelin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Madelin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Madelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Madelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madelin. 68% of Madelin 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
    68%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Madelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madelin 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Madelin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Madelin. For the veterans among your Madelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madelin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Madelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Madelin in 1970 was 62, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madelin 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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