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Madelson Family History

Madelson 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: Adelson, Melson, Malson, Abelson, Madison, Madson, Samelson

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Where is the Madelson family from?

You can see how Madelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madelson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Madelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Madelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madelson 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 47 census records available for the last name Madelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madelson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Madelson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Madelson. For the veterans among your Madelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madelson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madelson

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