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Sjold Family History

Sjold 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: Skold, Bold, Gold, Sol, Wold, Hold, Sword, Old, Sole, Sola

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Where is the Sjold family from?

You can see how Sjold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjold family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sjold families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sjold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sjold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sjold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjold 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sjold. 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 military records available for the last name Sjold. For the veterans among your Sjold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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