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Anold Family History

Anold 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: Arnold, Nold, Hanold, Harold, Bold, Gold, Mangold, Knoll, Wold, Nord

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Where is the Anold family from?

You can see how Anold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anold family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Anold families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Anold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Anold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anold 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 Anold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anold. 40% of Anold men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Anold women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anold were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anold 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Anold. 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 211 military records available for the last name Anold. For the veterans among your Anold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1967, in the United States, Anold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Anold in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 1967.

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