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Madsdorf Family History

Madsdorf 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: Kasdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Reisdorf, Maddern, Waldorf, Madson

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Where is the Madsdorf family from?

You can see how Madsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madsdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madsdorf family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Madsdorf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Madsdorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Madsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madsdorf 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 Madsdorf. 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 Madsdorf. For the veterans among your Madsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madsdorf lifespan?

Average Madsdorf life expectancy in 1996 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madsdorf 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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