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Bolef Family History

Bolef 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: Bole, Bolen, Boley, Boler, Bolek, Boles, Bolf, Borel, Wolf, Bold

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Bolef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolef 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bolef. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bolef. For the veterans among your Bolef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolef lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Bolef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bolef in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 1976.

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