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Boldish Family History

Boldish 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: Bowdish, Borish, Bolich, Bolding, Kordish, Polish, Bolds, Blish

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Where is the Boldish family from?

You can see how Boldish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Boldish families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Boldish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boldish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boldish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Boldish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldish 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boldish. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boldish. For the veterans among your Boldish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boldish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boldish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boldish in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boldish 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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