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Trabold Family History

Trabold Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements trag (related to Gothic draban ‘to hit’ or thragjan ‘to run’).

It combines these elements with bald meaning ‘bold’ or ‘quick’.

This etymology reflects the characteristics valued in individuals during that historical period.

The roots of the name suggest a connection to strength and agility.

Thus, the name may have been associated with warriors or leaders in ancient Germanic culture.

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


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Where is the Trabold family from?

You can see how Trabold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trabold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Trabold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Trabold families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Trabold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Trabold families in 1880.
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What did your Trabold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photographer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trabold. 34% of Trabold men worked as a Photographer and 43% of Trabold women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trabold were Farmer and Wrapper.

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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

  • Photographer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Wrapper
    29%

What Trabold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trabold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trabold 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Trabold. 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 594 military records available for the last name Trabold. For the veterans among your Trabold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trabold lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Trabold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Trabold in 1955 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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