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Madell Family History

Madell Surname Meaning

see Madle.

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


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Where is the Madell family from?

You can see how Madell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Madell families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Madell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Madell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madell. 80% of Madell 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
    80%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Independent
    7%

What Madell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Madell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madell 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Madell. 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 211 military records available for the last name Madell. For the veterans among your Madell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Madell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Madell in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madell 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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