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Bolhuis Name Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen): habitational name from a farmstead so called.

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


Similar surnames: Wolthuis, Sluis, Bolanos, Bolus, Bothun, Politis, Solheim, Tolhurst

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Where is the Bolhuis family from?

You can see how Bolhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolhuis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolhuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bolhuis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolhuis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolhuis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolhuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolhuis. 48% of Bolhuis men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Bolhuis women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolhuis were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Bolhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolhuis 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Bolhuis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Bolhuis. For the veterans among your Bolhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolhuis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bolhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bolhuis in 1956 was 52, and 99 in 2004.

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