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Zold Family History

Zold 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, Gold, Wold, Hold, Zola, Old, Nold, Zoll, Dold, Vold

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Where is the Zold family from?

You can see how Zold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Zold families living in Herefordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zold's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Zold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zold 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 Zold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zold. 43% of Zold men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Metal Worker
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Zold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Zold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zold 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Zold. 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 123 military records available for the last name Zold. For the veterans among your Zold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zold lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zold in 1953 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zold 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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