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Bolkey Family History

Bolkey 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: Boley, Dolney, Bolle, Bolter, Bolger, Folley, Bole, Coley, Bolen

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Where is the Bolkey family from?

You can see how Bolkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bolkey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bolkey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bolkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkey 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 134 census records available for the last name Bolkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bolkey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bolkey. For the veterans among your Bolkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bolkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bolkey in 1968 was 64, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkey 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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