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Rumbold Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Rumble . German: variant of Rumpold Rombold variants of Rumpel

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rembold, Rabold, Wambold, Rumbley, Wiebold, Rumford, Rappold, Lubold

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Where is the Rumbold family from?

You can see how Rumbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumbold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumbold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Rumbold families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rumbold's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rumbold families in 1911.
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What did your Rumbold ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rumbold. 100% of Rumbold 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Rumbold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumbold 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rumbold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rumbold. For the veterans among your Rumbold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumbold lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rumbold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Rumbold in 1955 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

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