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Bolshan Family History

Bolshan 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: Olshan, Colahan, Boleman, Bousman, Boldman, Bolstad, Bossman, Bohan

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Where is the Bolshan family from?

You can see how Bolshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bolshan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bolshan families living in Cheshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Bolshan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bolshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Bolshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolshan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bolshan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bolshan. For the veterans among your Bolshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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