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Bolston Family History

Bolston 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: Colston, Rolston, Boston, Holston, Bolton, Boylston, Bolson, Polston

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Where is the Bolston family from?

You can see how Bolston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bolston families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolston 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 Bolston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bolston. 100% of Bolston women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Bolston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Bolston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolston 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Bolston. 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 164 military records available for the last name Bolston. For the veterans among your Bolston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bolston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bolston in 1969 was 81, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolston 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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