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Bolkin Family History

Bolkin 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: Botkin, Belkin, Bodkin, Bolin, Bollin, Balkin, Boltin, Boykin, Boldin

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Where is the Bolkin family from?

You can see how Bolkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bolkin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bolkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bolkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolkin. 100% of Bolkin men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bolkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Bolkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bolkin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bolkin. For the veterans among your Bolkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Bolkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bolkin in 1954 was 46, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkin 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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