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Merigold Family History

Merigold 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: Weigold, Monigold, Bergold, Mangold, Mergel, Herold, Merino, Berthold

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Where is the Merigold family from?

You can see how Merigold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merigold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Merigold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Merigold families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Merigold's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Merigold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merigold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Merigold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Merigold. 100% of Merigold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Merigold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Merigold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merigold 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Merigold. 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 124 military records available for the last name Merigold. For the veterans among your Merigold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merigold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Merigold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Merigold in 1965 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merigold 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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