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Maydell Family History

Maydell Surname Meaning

see Madle.

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


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Where is the Maydell family from?

You can see how Maydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maydell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maydell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 6 Maydell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Maydell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Maydell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Maydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maydell 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Maydell. 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 44 military records available for the last name Maydell. For the veterans among your Maydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maydell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Maydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maydell in 1970 was 73, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maydell 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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