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Fould Family History

Fould Surname Meaning

see Fold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fould family from?

You can see how Fould families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fould family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fould families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Fould families living in Manitoba. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fould's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fould families in 1911.
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What did your Fould ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmersson was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fould. 100% of Fould men worked as a Farmersson.

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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

  • Farmersson
    100%

What Fould family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Fould. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fould 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Fould. 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 152 military records available for the last name Fould. For the veterans among your Fould ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fould lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Fould life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fould in 1966 was 83, and 61 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fould ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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