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Theobald Family History

Theobald Surname Meaning

German and English: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements theud ‘people race’ + bald ‘bold brave’. The English surname represents a learned form re-created from French Théobald.

The usual medieval forms of the name in English and German were Tebald and Tibalt (Old French Teobaud Tibaut).

Compare Dewald and Diebold.

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


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Where is the Theobald family from?

You can see how Theobald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theobald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theobald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 64 Theobald families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Theobald's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Theobald families in 1911.
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What did your Theobald ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Theobald. 28% of Theobald men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Theobald women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theobald were Farmers Son and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 71,000 census records available for the last name Theobald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theobald 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Theobald. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Theobald. For the veterans among your Theobald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theobald lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Theobald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Theobald in 1942 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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