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Maddell Family History

Maddell 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: Caddell, Waddell, Mandell, Mansell, Mandel, Maxwell, Cardell, Kardell

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Where is the Maddell family from?

You can see how Maddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Maddell family living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maddell's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddell 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 452 census records available for the last name Maddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddell 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Maddell. 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 53 military records available for the last name Maddell. For the veterans among your Maddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddell lifespan?

Average Maddell life expectancy in 1966 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maddell 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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