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Madgel Family History

Madgel 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: Mangel, Magel, Mandel, Angel, Marvel, Martel, Mergel, Mengel, Mantel

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Where is the Madgel family from?

You can see how Madgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madgel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madgel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Madgel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Madgel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madgel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Madgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madgel 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 immigration records available for the last name Madgel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Madgel. For the veterans among your Madgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madgel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Madgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Madgel in 1975 was 56, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madgel 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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