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Barhold Family History

Barhold 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: Barthold, Harold, Arnold, Berthold, Bartholf, Armold, Harbold

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Where is the Barhold family from?

You can see how Barhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Barhold families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Barhold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barhold 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 Barhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barhold. 50% of Barhold men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bus Driver
    50%

What Barhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Barhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barhold 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Barhold. 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 53 military records available for the last name Barhold. For the veterans among your Barhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barhold lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Barhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barhold in 1959 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barhold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barhold 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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