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Boleck Family History

Boleck 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: Bobeck, Boeck, Bolek, Bleck, Bolick, Beck, Black, Blick, Bulick

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Where is the Boleck family from?

You can see how Boleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boleck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boleck families living in North Carolina. This was about 91% of all the recorded Boleck's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Boleck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boleck 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 Boleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boleck. 100% of Boleck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boleck women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Boleck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Boleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boleck 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Boleck. 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 Boleck. For the veterans among your Boleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boleck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Boleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boleck in 1972 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boleck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boleck 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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