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Madler Family History

Madler Surname Meaning

German:: (also Mädler): habitational name for someone from any of various small places in southern Germany and Austria with names such as Madl and Madlau.

(Mädler): from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old High German mahal ‘traditional meeting place of a court’ + hari ‘army’ (compare Mehling).

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


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Where is the Madler family from?

You can see how Madler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Madler families living in Suffolk. This was about 32% of all the recorded Madler's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Madler families in 1891.
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What did your Madler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Madler. 100% of Madler 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 Madler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madler 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Madler. 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 505 military records available for the last name Madler. For the veterans among your Madler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Madler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Madler in 1962 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madler 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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