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Boldery Family History

Boldery 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, Boller, Golder, Baldry, Holderby, Boley

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Where is the Boldery family from?

You can see how Boldery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boldery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boldery family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boldery's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boldery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boldery 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 Boldery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boldery. 100% of Boldery 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
    100%

What Boldery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Boldery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldery 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boldery. 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 64 military records available for the last name Boldery. For the veterans among your Boldery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boldery lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Boldery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boldery in 1966 was 85, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boldery 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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