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Madeline Family History

Madeline Surname Meaning

English:: 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.

It is a habitational name from any of the many medieval hospitals, leper houses, or orphanages dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Madeline family from?

You can see how Madeline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madeline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Madeline families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Madeline's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madeline families in 1891.
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What did your Madeline ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madeline. 100% of Madeline 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madeline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeline 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Madeline. 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 172 military records available for the last name Madeline. For the veterans among your Madeline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madeline lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Madeline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Madeline in 1954 was 48, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madeline 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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