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Madley Family History

Madley Surname Meaning

see Madeley.

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


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Where is the Madley family from?

You can see how Madley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Madley families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Madley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Madley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madley 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 Madley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Madley. 19% of Madley men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Madley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madley were Retired Woodman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Contractors Labourer
    19%
  • Master Printer
    13%
  • Retired Woodman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Madley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madley 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Madley. 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 474 military records available for the last name Madley. For the veterans among your Madley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Madley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Madley in 1961 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madley 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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