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Harbold Family History

Harbold Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Harebald Herbaud ancient Germanic Haribald composed of elements meaning ‘army’ + ‘bold brave’. This surname has now died out in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Herbold, Harold, Haubold, Rabold, Wambold, Arnold, Liebold, Bold

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Where is the Harbold family from?

You can see how Harbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harbold family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbold's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Harbold families in 1891.
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What did your Harbold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harbold. 100% of Harbold 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%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 149 immigration records available for the last name Harbold. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harbold. For the veterans among your Harbold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbold lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Harbold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Harbold in 1952 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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