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Boleski Family History

Boleski 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: Poleski, Oleski, Moleski, Zaleski, Wolski, Borski, Dolecki, Maleski

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Where is the Boleski family from?

You can see how Boleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boleski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Boleski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boleski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boleski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boleski 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 Boleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boleski. 25% of Boleski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boleski women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Motorman
    25%
  • Car Inspector
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Boleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Boleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boleski 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Boleski. 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 113 military records available for the last name Boleski. For the veterans among your Boleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boleski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Boleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boleski in 1961 was 59, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boleski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boleski 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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