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Berold Family History

Berold 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: Herold, Gerold, Bezold, Bergold, Herod, Harold, Bold, Berwald

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Where is the Berold family from?

You can see how Berold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Berold families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Berold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berold 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 Berold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berold. 100% of Berold men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Berold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Berold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berold 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Berold. 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 151 military records available for the last name Berold. For the veterans among your Berold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Berold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berold in 1963 was 53, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berold 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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