This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bolivan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bolivan Family History

Bolivan 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: Bolivar, Oliva, Bolin, Olivas, Boleman, Boldman, Boivin, Bocian

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bolivan family from?

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

What Bolivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Bolivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolivan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bolivan

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Bolivan. 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.

View all Bolivan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Bolivan. For the veterans among your Bolivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bolivan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bolivan family history

Discover More

What is the average Bolivan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolivan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolivan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bolivan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial