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Harrold Family History

Harrold Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Harold.

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


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Where is the Harrold family from?

You can see how Harrold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 266 Harrold families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Harrold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harrold families in 1891.
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What did your Harrold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harrold. 8% of Harrold men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Harrold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrold were Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Harrold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrold 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Harrold. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Harrold. For the veterans among your Harrold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrold lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Harrold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harrold in 1943 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrold 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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