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Manigold Family History

Manigold Name 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, Manifold, Monigold, Mongold, Manigo, Mangel, Mangal, Mango

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Where is the Manigold family from?

You can see how Manigold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manigold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Manigold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Manigold family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Manigold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manigold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manigold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manigold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manigold. 38% of Manigold men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Manigold women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manigold 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Manigold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manigold 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Manigold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Manigold. For the veterans among your Manigold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manigold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Manigold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manigold in 1963 was 77, and 102 in 2004.

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