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Boltes Family History

Boltes 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: Bolter, Bolte, Bolten, Soltes, Boles, Bolles, Baltes, Koltes, Bolle

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Where is the Boltes family from?

You can see how Boltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boltes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boltes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Boltes families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Boltes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boltes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boltes 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 159 census records available for the last name Boltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boltes 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Boltes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Boltes. For the veterans among your Boltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boltes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Boltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boltes in 1972 was 89, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boltes 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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