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Boleyn Family History

Boleyn Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Bullen. Flemish: derivative of the personal name Bol from Baldwin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boleyn family from?

You can see how Boleyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boleyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boleyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Boleyn families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Boleyn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boleyn families in 1891.
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What did your Boleyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boleyn. 100% of Boleyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boleyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boleyn 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Boleyn. 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 480 military records available for the last name Boleyn. For the veterans among your Boleyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boleyn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Boleyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boleyn in 1954 was 58, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boleyn 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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