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Madalena Family History

Madalena Name 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: Maddalena, Malena, Magdaleno, Madan, Melena, Cadena, Madera, Madler

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Where is the Madalena family from?

You can see how Madalena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madalena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madalena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Madalena families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Madalena's in USA. California had the highest population of Madalena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madalena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madalena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madalena. 50% of Madalena men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
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What Madalena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Madalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madalena 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Madalena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Madalena. For the veterans among your Madalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madalena lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Madalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Madalena in 1955 was 37, and 62 in 2004.

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