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Bolend Family History

Bolend 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: Boland, Bolen, Blend, Bond, Bold, Nolen, Boden, Bland, Bogen, Bole

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Where is the Bolend family from?

You can see how Bolend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolend family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bolend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bolend family living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bolend's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bolend families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolend 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 475 census records available for the last name Bolend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolend 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bolend. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bolend. For the veterans among your Bolend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolend lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Bolend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bolend in 1975 was 86, and 60 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolend 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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