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Kold Family History

Kold 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, Gold, Wold, Kolb, Hold, Old, Koll, Nold, Kolk, Kolm

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Where is the Kold family from?

You can see how Kold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kold families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kold families in 1880.
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What did your Kold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kold. 34% of Kold men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman Grocery
    34%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Kold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kold 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Kold. 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 300 military records available for the last name Kold. For the veterans among your Kold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kold in 1963 was 66, and 92 in 1999.

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