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Harolds Family History

Harolds 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: Harold, Herold, Harlos, Carolus, Marolda, Harbold, Hards, Haroldson

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Where is the Harolds family from?

You can see how Harolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harolds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harolds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Harolds families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harolds's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Harolds families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harolds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harolds ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Harolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harolds 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Harolds. 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 32 military records available for the last name Harolds. For the veterans among your Harolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harolds lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Harolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Harolds in 1965 was 83, and 52 in 1995.

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