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Abhold Family History

Abhold Name 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, Arnold, Hold, Appold, Uphold, Abboud, Abood, Armold, Rabold

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Where is the Abhold family from?

You can see how Abhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abhold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Abhold family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Abhold's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Abhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abhold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abhold. 100% of Abhold men worked as a Farming. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Abhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abhold 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Abhold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Abhold. For the veterans among your Abhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abhold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Abhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Abhold in 1963 was 40, and 53 in 2002.

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