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Bolnow Family History

Bolnow 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: Bono, Ballow, Bellow, Bollom, Bolton, Bolanos, Below, Blow, Brunow

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Where is the Bolnow family from?

You can see how Bolnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bolnow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolnow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bolnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolnow 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 75 census records available for the last name Bolnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolnow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bolnow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bolnow. For the veterans among your Bolnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolnow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Bolnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bolnow in 1971 was 77, and 92 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolnow 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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