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Herbold Family History

Herbold Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements heri hari ‘army’ + bald ‘bold brave’.

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


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Where is the Herbold family from?

You can see how Herbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Herbold families living in Middlesex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Herbold's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Herbold families in 1891.
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What did your Herbold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocery hardware Dealer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herbold. 100% of Herbold women worked as a Grocery hardware Dealer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Grocery hardware Dealer
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Herbold lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Herbold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herbold in 1946 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbold 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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