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Jold Family History

Jold 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: Bold, Gold, Wold, Hold, Old, Nold, Dold, Joly, Vold, Rold

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Where is the Jold family from?

You can see how Jold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jold family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jold families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Jold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jold 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jold. For the veterans among your Jold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jold lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Jold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jold in 1983 was 83, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jold 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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