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Bolian Family History

Bolian 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: Bolin, Bocian, Balian, Holian, Bolman, Bolan, Bogdan, Kocian, Bowman

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Where is the Bolian family from?

You can see how Bolian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bolian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bolian families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bolian's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bolian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolian 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 Bolian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolian. 46% of Bolian men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bolian women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolian were Dentist and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Dentist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Bolian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Bolian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolian 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bolian. 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 207 military records available for the last name Bolian. For the veterans among your Bolian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bolian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bolian in 1964 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolian 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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