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Theopold Family History

Theopold 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: Leopold, Theobald, Theodore, Herold, Tenold, Honold, Thetford

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Where is the Theopold family from?

You can see how Theopold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theopold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Theopold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Theopold families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Theopold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Theopold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theopold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theopold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Theopold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theopold 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Theopold. 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 23 military records available for the last name Theopold. For the veterans among your Theopold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theopold lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Theopold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Theopold in 1959 was 54, and 87 in 1998.

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