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Madelung Family History

Madelung 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: Amelung, Malueg, Delong, Madland, Meling, Mcclung, Madeley, Wakeling

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Where is the Madelung family from?

You can see how Madelung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madelung family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Madelung families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Madelung's in USA. New York had the highest population of Madelung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madelung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Madelung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Madelung. 100% of Madelung men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Madelung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Madelung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madelung 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Madelung. 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 304 military records available for the last name Madelung. For the veterans among your Madelung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madelung lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Madelung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Madelung in 1972 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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