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Mongold Family History

Mongold Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or German Mangold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mongold family from?

You can see how Mongold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mongold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mongold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mongold families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mongold's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Mongold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mongold 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 Mongold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mongold. 39% of Mongold men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mongold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mongold were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • House
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mongold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mongold 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Mongold. 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 739 military records available for the last name Mongold. For the veterans among your Mongold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mongold lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mongold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mongold in 1957 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mongold 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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