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Robold Family History

Robold 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: Rabold, Kobold, Bold, Rotolo, Rumbold, Rosol, Robel, Sobol, Robl

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Where is the Robold family from?

You can see how Robold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robold family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Robold families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Robold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Robold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robold ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Soldier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Robold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robold 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Robold. 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 322 military records available for the last name Robold. For the veterans among your Robold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Robold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Robold in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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