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Abold Family History

Abold 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: Bold, Abood, Rabold, Aboud, Bond, Harold, Gold, Abad, Wold, Arnold

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Where is the Abold family from?

You can see how Abold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Abold families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Abold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Abold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abold 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 Abold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abold. 43% of Abold men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abold women worked as a Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Partner
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Abold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Abold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abold 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Abold. 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 202 military records available for the last name Abold. For the veterans among your Abold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Abold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Abold in 1967 was 64, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abold 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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