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Madelans Family History

Madelans 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: Madland, Maitland, Madan, Marland, Means, Wakeland, Markland, Madaras

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There are 5 census records available for the last name Madelans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madelans 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Madelans. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Madelans. For the veterans among your Madelans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madelans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Madelans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Madelans in 1971 was 34, and 82 in 2002.

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