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Machold Family History

Machold 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, Macho, Mahood, Machala, Machon, Marold, Achord, Harold

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Where is the Machold family from?

You can see how Machold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Machold families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Machold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Machold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machold 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 Machold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machold. 25% of Machold men worked as a Truck Driver and 45% of Machold women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machold were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Machold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machold 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Machold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 503 military records available for the last name Machold. For the veterans among your Machold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machold lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Machold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Machold in 1957 was 100, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machold 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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