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Boalen Family History

Boalen Surname 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: Bolen, Bohlen, Bowlen, Boylen, Bollen, Bowden, Nolen, Boden, Bolle

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Where is the Boalen family from?

You can see how Boalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boalen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Boalen families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boalen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boalen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boalen 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 Boalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boalen. 50% of Boalen women worked as a 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Boalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boalen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Boalen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boalen. For the veterans among your Boalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boalen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Boalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boalen in 1968 was 90, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boalen 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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