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Marold Family History

Marold Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Marhold composed of the elements mari meri ‘famous’ + wald ‘rule’.

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


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Where is the Marold family from?

You can see how Marold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Marold families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Marold's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Marold families in 1891.
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What did your Marold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marold. 31% of Marold men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marold women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marold were Tile Setter and Servant.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Tile Setter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marold 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Marold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 702 military records available for the last name Marold. For the veterans among your Marold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marold lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marold in 1957 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marold ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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