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Bould Family History

Bould Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Bould family from?

You can see how Bould families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bould family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bould families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 239 Bould families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bould's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bould families in 1891.
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What did your Bould ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bould. 18% of Bould men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Bould women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bould were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Colliery Hewer
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter joiner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bould. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bould 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bould. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bould. For the veterans among your Bould ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bould lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bould life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bould in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bould 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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