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Maddalena Name Meaning

Italian:: from a female personal name taken from the name of the Biblical Mary Magdalene i.e. Mary of Magdala mentioned in the Gospels. See also Maudlin . habitational name from any of numerous places so named from the personal name (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Maddalone, Magdaleno, Maddaloni, Mawdsley, Malena, Marden, Adragna

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Where is the Maddalena family from?

You can see how Maddalena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maddalena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maddalena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Maddalena families living in New Jersey. This was about 16% of all the recorded Maddalena's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Maddalena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maddalena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maddalena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maddalena. 28% of Maddalena men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Maddalena women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maddalena were Butcher and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Butcher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maddalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maddalena 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maddalena. 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 611 military records available for the last name Maddalena. For the veterans among your Maddalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maddalena lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Maddalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maddalena in 1954 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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