This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Unhold family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Unhold Family History

Unhold 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: Uphold, Hold, Ingold, Huxhold, Nold, Wenhold, Arnhold, Hood, Harold

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Unhold family from?

You can see how Unhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Unhold families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Unhold's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Unhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unhold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Unhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unhold. 100% of Unhold women worked as a Stenographer.

View Census Data for Unhold | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Unhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Unhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unhold census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Unhold

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Unhold. 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.

View all Unhold immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Unhold. For the veterans among your Unhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Unhold military records

You've only scratched the surface of Unhold family history

Discover More

What is the average Unhold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Unhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Unhold in 1965 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unhold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unhold 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Unhold family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial