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Theobalds Family History

Theobalds Surname Meaning

variant of Theobald with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Theobalds family from?

You can see how Theobalds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theobalds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theobalds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Theobalds families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Theobalds's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Theobalds families in 1891.
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What did your Theobalds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Theobalds. 25% of Theobalds men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 80% of Theobalds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theobalds were Journalist and Shorthand Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    25%
  • Harness Maker (master)
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Journalist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%

What Theobalds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Theobalds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theobalds 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Theobalds. 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 205 military records available for the last name Theobalds. For the veterans among your Theobalds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theobalds lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Theobalds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Theobalds in 1973 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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