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Arold Family History

Arold 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: Harold, Arnold, Arola, Armold, Marold, Rold, Bold, Gold, Parola, Aro

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Where is the Arold family from?

You can see how Arold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Arold families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arold's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Arold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arold. 47% of Arold men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arold 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Arold. 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 939 military records available for the last name Arold. For the veterans among your Arold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arold lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Arold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arold in 1959 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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