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Myrold Family History

Myrold 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: Marold, Harold, Herold, Marolt, Myrtle, Myron, Gerold, Marolda

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Where is the Myrold family from?

You can see how Myrold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Myrold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Myrold families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Myrold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Myrold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrold 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 Myrold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myrold. 78% of Myrold men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Myrold women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Carpenter
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Myrold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Myrold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrold 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Myrold. 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 68 military records available for the last name Myrold. For the veterans among your Myrold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrold lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Myrold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Myrold in 1957 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrold 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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