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Bolkan Family History

Bolkan 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: Balkan, Bolman, Bolan, Bogdan, Bowman, Boland, Balan, Polman, Dolman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkan 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 150 census records available for the last name Bolkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bolkan. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bolkan. For the veterans among your Bolkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bolkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bolkan in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkan 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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