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Boleen Family History

Boleen 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: Bolen, Bolten, Bodeen, Boreen, Bolden, Bollen, Boleyn, Bowden, Nolen

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Where is the Boleen family from?

You can see how Boleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boleen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Boleen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boleen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boleen 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 Boleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boleen. 100% of Boleen men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Boleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Boleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boleen 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 Boleen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Boleen. For the veterans among your Boleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boleen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Boleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Boleen in 1966 was 74, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boleen 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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