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Bolak Family History

Bolak 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: Dolak, Bolam, Polak, Borak, Bosak, Bolas, Bolar, Kolak, Solak, Bolek

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Where is the Bolak family from?

You can see how Bolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Bolak families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bolak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bolak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolak 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 Bolak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolak. 71% of Bolak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    71%
  • Assembler
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

What Bolak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Bolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolak 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Bolak. 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 193 military records available for the last name Bolak. For the veterans among your Bolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bolak in 1968 was 67, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolak 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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