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Madel Family History

Madel Name Meaning

see Madle .

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


Similar surnames: Mandel, Mader, Model, Adel, Madl, Radel, Madej, Nadel, Magel, Kadel

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Where is the Madel family from?

You can see how Madel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Madel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Madel families living in Alberta. This was about 79% of all the recorded Madel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Madel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madel. 19% of Madel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Madel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Madel were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Own Home
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Madel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madel 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Madel. 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 532 military records available for the last name Madel. For the veterans among your Madel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Madel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Madel in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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