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Boalton Family History

Boalton 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: Bolton, Boulton, Alton, Moulton, Holton, Halton, Colton, Beaston

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Where is the Boalton family from?

You can see how Boalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boalton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boalton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Boalton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boalton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boalton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boalton 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 Boalton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grovage Proprietor motor Eng and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boalton. 100% of Boalton men worked as a Grovage Proprietor motor Eng and 100% of Boalton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Grovage Proprietor motor Eng
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boalton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Boalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boalton 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Boalton. 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 75 military records available for the last name Boalton. For the veterans among your Boalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boalton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Boalton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boalton in 1968 was 57, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boalton 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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