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Theobold Family History

Theobold Surname Meaning

see Theobald.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Theobold family from?

You can see how Theobold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theobold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theobold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Theobold families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Theobold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Theobold families in 1891.
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What did your Theobold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Theobold. 82% of Theobold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Duties
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Theobold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theobold 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Theobold. 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 562 military records available for the last name Theobold. For the veterans among your Theobold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theobold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Theobold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Theobold in 1962 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theobold 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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