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Boltan Family History

Boltan 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: Bolten, Bolton, Holtan, Boltin, Bolman, Bolan, Bogdan, Bowman, Boland

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Where is the Boltan family from?

You can see how Boltan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boltan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boltan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boltan family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boltan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Boltan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boltan 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 Boltan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boltan. 100% of Boltan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boltan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Boltan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boltan 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Boltan. 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 48 military records available for the last name Boltan. For the veterans among your Boltan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boltan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Boltan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boltan in 1966 was 82, and 65 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boltan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boltan 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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