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Bolkow Family History

Bolkow 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: Wolkow, Ballow, Volkov, Bellow, Bollom, Bosko, Bolton, Boiko, Below

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Where is the Bolkow family from?

You can see how Bolkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolkow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bolkow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolkow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bolkow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkow 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 337 census records available for the last name Bolkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkow 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 Bolkow. 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 202 military records available for the last name Bolkow. For the veterans among your Bolkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Bolkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bolkow in 1969 was 81, and 52 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkow 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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