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Bolderow Family History

Bolderow 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: Holder, Bolter, Bolger, Calderon, Boller, Golder, Woodrow, Holderby

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Where is the Bolderow family from?

You can see how Bolderow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolderow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bolderow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolderow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolderow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolderow 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 Bolderow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bolderow. 50% of Bolderow men worked as a Farm Labourer and 75% of Bolderow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolderow were Cowman and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Cowman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

What Bolderow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Bolderow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolderow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bolderow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bolderow. For the veterans among your Bolderow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolderow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolderow 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolderow

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