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Madole Family History

Madole Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): shortened form of McDowell.

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


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Where is the Madole family from?

You can see how Madole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Madole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Madole family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Madole's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Madole families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madole. 29% of Madole men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Madole women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madole were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Presser
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Madole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madole 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Madole. 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 781 military records available for the last name Madole. For the veterans among your Madole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madole lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Madole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Madole in 1961 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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