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Wolbold Family History

Wolbold Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Wolfbold (Old English Wulfbeald from wulf ‘wolf ’+ beald‘brave bold’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wolbold family from?

You can see how Wolbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolbold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolbold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Wolbold families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wolbold's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wolbold families in 1891.
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What did your Wolbold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolbold. 67% of Wolbold 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
    67%
  • Newsagent
    34%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Wolbold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolbold 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wolbold. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wolbold. For the veterans among your Wolbold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolbold lifespan?

Average Wolbold life expectancy in 1982 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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