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Bolkman Family History

Bolkman 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: Boleman, Boldman, Kolkman, Bookman, Bockman, Folkman, Bollman, Bolman

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Where is the Bolkman family from?

You can see how Bolkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolkman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bolkman families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bolkman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bolkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkman 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 138 census records available for the last name Bolkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bolkman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bolkman. For the veterans among your Bolkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkman lifespan?

Average Bolkman life expectancy in 1972 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkman 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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