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Madalia Family History

Madalia 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: Madani, Madia, Mandala, Medaglia, Madara, Madaris, Papalia, Madonia

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Where is the Madalia family from?

You can see how Madalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madalia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Madalia family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Madalia's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Madalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madalia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madalia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Madalia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Madalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madalia 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Madalia. 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 27 military records available for the last name Madalia. For the veterans among your Madalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madalia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Madalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Madalia in 1954 was 53, and 81 in 1999.

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