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Bolater Family History

Bolater 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: Bolter, Bolster, Bolander, Bolger, Bywater, Holter, Balter, Kolter

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Where is the Bolater family from?

You can see how Bolater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolater family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bolater families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bolater families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolater's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bolater families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bolater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolater 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bolater. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bolater. For the veterans among your Bolater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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