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Bolds Family History

Bolds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bold with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bolds family from?

You can see how Bolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bolds families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bolds's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bolds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolds 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 Bolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bolds. 100% of Bolds 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolds 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Bolds. 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 913 military records available for the last name Bolds. For the veterans among your Bolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolds lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bolds in 1953 was 53, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolds 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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