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Bolier Family History

Bolier 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: Bolter, Bolger, Boller, Boler, Blier, Bolmer, Boulier, Bolner, Bolser

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Where is the Bolier family from?

You can see how Bolier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bolier family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolier's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Bolier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolier 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 Bolier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolier. 50% of Bolier men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Bolier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bolier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolier 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bolier. 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 104 military records available for the last name Bolier. For the veterans among your Bolier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bolier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bolier in 1962 was 39, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolier 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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