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Barnold Family History

Barnold 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, Darnold, Harold, Bagnoli, Arnoldi, Barno, Armold, Harbold

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Where is the Barnold family from?

You can see how Barnold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barnold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Barnold families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barnold's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Barnold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnold ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barnold ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Barnold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnold 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Barnold. 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 10 military records available for the last name Barnold. For the veterans among your Barnold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnold lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Barnold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Barnold in 1983 was 77, and 58 in 1988.

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