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Bolja Family History

Bolja 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: Bolla, Borja, Bolda, Bold, Boda, Bolle, Bora, Bala, Pola, Molla

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Where is the Bolja family from?

You can see how Bolja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bolja family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bolja's in USA. Alaska and 2 other states had the highest population of Bolja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolja 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 5 census records available for the last name Bolja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolja 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bolja. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bolja. For the veterans among your Bolja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolja lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Bolja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bolja in 1985 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolja 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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