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Merold Family History

Merold 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: Herold, Gerold, Menold, Merola, Marold, Herod, Harold, Mero, Merlo

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Where is the Merold family from?

You can see how Merold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Merold family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Merold's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Merold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Merold 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 Merold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Merold. 45% of Merold men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Merold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Merold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merold 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Merold. 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 110 military records available for the last name Merold. For the veterans among your Merold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Merold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Merold in 1972 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Merold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merold 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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