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Madeleine Family History

Madeleine 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: Maline, Medellin, Madeley, Delaine, Meline, Melerine, Haneline

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Where is the Madeleine family from?

You can see how Madeleine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeleine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Madeleine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Madeleine families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Madeleine's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Madeleine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madeleine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madeleine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Couvent was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Madeleine. 100% of Madeleine women worked as a Couvent. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couvent
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Madeleine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeleine 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Madeleine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Madeleine. For the veterans among your Madeleine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madeleine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Madeleine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Madeleine in 1966 was 69, and 96 in 2001.

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