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Bolig Family History

Bolig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bollig. This surname is very rare in Germany. Variant of Bolich 1 a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Bolig family from?

You can see how Bolig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Bolig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bolig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolig 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 Bolig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolig. 25% of Bolig men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bolig women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolig were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Glass Worker
    13%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Bolig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bolig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolig 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Bolig. 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 317 military records available for the last name Bolig. For the veterans among your Bolig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolig lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Bolig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bolig in 1945 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolig 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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