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Bolkhardt Family History

Bolkhardt 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: Borchardt, Burkhardt, Bosshardt, Lockhart, Bouchard, Bollard

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Where is the Bolkhardt family from?

You can see how Bolkhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkhardt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bolkhardt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolkhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bolkhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkhardt 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 17 census records available for the last name Bolkhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkhardt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bolkhardt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bolkhardt. For the veterans among your Bolkhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkhardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Bolkhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bolkhardt in 1966 was 88, and 93 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkhardt 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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