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Bolfour Family History

Bolfour 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: Balfour, Bonjour, Bolter, Bolger, Bollom, Boller, Wolfer, Badour

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Where is the Bolfour family from?

You can see how Bolfour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolfour family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bolfour families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bolfour family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolfour's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bolfour families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bolfour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolfour 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bolfour. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bolfour. For the veterans among your Bolfour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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