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Bolene Family History

Bolene 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, Boline, Nolen, Boland, Boden, Bolle, Boone, Bourne, Bogen

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Where is the Bolene family from?

You can see how Bolene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Bolene families living in Illinois. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bolene's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bolene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolene 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 248 census records available for the last name Bolene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolene 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bolene. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bolene. For the veterans among your Bolene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolene lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bolene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bolene in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolene 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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