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Mergold Family History

Mergold Surname 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: Bergold, Mangold, Mergel, Herold, Pergola, Gerold, Herbold, Menold

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Where is the Mergold family from?

You can see how Mergold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mergold family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mergold family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mergold's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mergold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mergold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mergold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mergold 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mergold. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mergold. For the veterans among your Mergold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mergold lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Mergold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mergold in 2002 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mergold 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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