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Boldon Family History

Boldon Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Boldon in County Durham probably meaning ‘the round hill’ from the unattested Old English bol ‘round’ + Old English dūn ‘hill’.

Variant of Baldon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boldon family from?

You can see how Boldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boldon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Boldon families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Boldon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boldon families in 1891.
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What did your Boldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boldon. 100% of Boldon men worked as a Public Works Labourer and 100% of Boldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Works Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldon 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Boldon. 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 385 military records available for the last name Boldon. For the veterans among your Boldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boldon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boldon in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boldon 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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