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Boalch Family History

Boalch Surname Meaning

see Balch.

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


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Where is the Boalch family from?

You can see how Boalch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boalch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boalch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Boalch families living in Devon. This was about 17% of all the recorded Boalch's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Boalch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boalch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boalch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas hot Water Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boalch. 50% of Boalch men worked as a Gas hot Water Fitter and 84% of Boalch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boalch were Fitters Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas hot Water Fitter
    50%
  • Fitters Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Civil Servant
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

What Boalch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boalch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boalch 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Boalch. 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 248 military records available for the last name Boalch. For the veterans among your Boalch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boalch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Boalch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boalch in 1970 was 76, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boalch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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