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Bolma Family History

Bolma 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: Bolla, Bolda, Balma, Bouma, Bosma, Bolman, Bold, Boda, Bowman, Holm

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Where is the Bolma family from?

You can see how Bolma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bolma families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bolma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolma 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 162 census records available for the last name Bolma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolma 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bolma. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bolma. For the veterans among your Bolma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolma lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Bolma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bolma in 1958 was 60, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolma 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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