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Bolison Family History

Bolison 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: Bolson, Rolison, Allison, Belson, Bolton, Boyson, Bolin, Rolfson

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Where is the Bolison family from?

You can see how Bolison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bolison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bolison family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bolison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bolison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolison 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bolison. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bolison. For the veterans among your Bolison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolison 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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