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Bolteler Family History

Bolteler 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: Boteler, Bolter, Boller, Ostler, Toller, Bolander, Butler, Buller

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Where is the Bolteler family from?

You can see how Bolteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolteler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolteler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bolteler families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bolteler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bolteler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bolteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolteler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bolteler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bolteler. For the veterans among your Bolteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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