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Bolmeier Family History

Bolmeier 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: Domeier, Dobmeier, Bleier, Bolmer, Holtmeier, Kohlmeier, Homeier

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Where is the Bolmeier family from?

You can see how Bolmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bolmeier families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolmeier's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bolmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolmeier 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 Bolmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Bolmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Bolmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolmeier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bolmeier. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bolmeier. For the veterans among your Bolmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolmeier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bolmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bolmeier in 1967 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolmeier 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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