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Bolmes Family History

Bolmes 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: Holmes, Bolmer, Boles, Bolles, Balmes, Holme, Bolle, Toles, Bolter

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Where is the Bolmes family from?

You can see how Bolmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolmes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bolmes families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolmes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bolmes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Bolmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolmes 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bolmes. 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 78 military records available for the last name Bolmes. For the veterans among your Bolmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolmes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Bolmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bolmes in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolmes 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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