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Rnold Family History

Rnold 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: Arnold, Nold, Rold, Bold, Gold, Rolf, Knoll, Wold, Nord, Reynold

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Where is the Rnold family from?

You can see how Rnold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rnold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rnold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rnold family living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rnold's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rnold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rnold 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 Rnold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rnold. 100% of Rnold women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rnold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Rnold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rnold 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rnold. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rnold. For the veterans among your Rnold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rnold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Rnold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rnold in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rnold 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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