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Origins of the Auld surname

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About the Aulds

We have a total number of 18081 records for people with the last name Auld.

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Where do most Aulds live?

In 1921, most Aulds lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Aulds

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,100 records for the Auld surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Aulds most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Aulds.

What are the most common Auld first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Aulds

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Aulds in 1921
Dressmaker

107

Annuitant

49

Domestic Servant

49

Housekeeper

46

F S

35

Common Male occupations for Aulds in 1921
Coal Miner

186

Shoemaker

104

Mason

68

Blacksmith

51

Farmer

51

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