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Bolhofer Family History

Bolhofer 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: Boozer, Bolander, Bolter, Boehmer, Bolger, Blower, Bockover, Boller

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Where is the Bolhofer family from?

You can see how Bolhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolhofer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bolhofer families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bolhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bolhofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Bolhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolhofer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bolhofer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bolhofer. For the veterans among your Bolhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolhofer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Bolhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bolhofer in 1975 was 87, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolhofer 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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