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Rabold Family History

Rabold Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rād rāt ‘counsel advice’ + bald ‘bold brave’.

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


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Where is the Rabold family from?

You can see how Rabold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rabold families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabold's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rabold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabold 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 Rabold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabold. 24% of Rabold men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rabold women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabold were Baker and Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rabold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabold 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Rabold. 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 871 military records available for the last name Rabold. For the veterans among your Rabold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabold lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rabold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rabold in 1957 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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