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Magold Family History

Magold 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: Mangold, Marold, Harold, Gold, Marolt, Magill, Magwood, Ingold

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Where is the Magold family from?

You can see how Magold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Magold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Magold family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Magold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Magold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magold 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 Magold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magold. 100% of Magold 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 Magold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Magold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magold 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Magold. 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 Magold. For the veterans among your Magold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magold lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Magold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Magold in 1961 was 49, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Magold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magold 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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