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Bolens Family History

Bolens 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, Bowens, Boles, Boelens, Boyens, Nolen, Boland, Boden, Toles

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Where is the Bolens family from?

You can see how Bolens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bolens families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bolens's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bolens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolens 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 Bolens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolens. 60% of Bolens men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Bolens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolens 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bolens. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bolens. For the veterans among your Bolens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolens lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Bolens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bolens in 1951 was 49, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolens 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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