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Origins of the Bold surname

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About the Bolds

We have a total number of 9023 records for people with the last name Bold.

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Where do most Bolds live?

In 1921, most Bolds lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bolds

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,930 records for the Bold surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bolds most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bolds.

What are the most common Bold first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bold family members

Common jobs for Bolds

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

Common Female occupations for Bolds in 1921
Cotton Weaver

33

Dressmaker

32

House Keeper

23

General Servant Domestic

19

Widow

18

Common Male occupations for Bolds in 1921
Coal Miner

38

Bricklayer

36

Yeoman

33

Farmer

31

Carter

30

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