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Boltey Family History

Boltey 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, Boley, Dolney, Bolle, Botten, Holten, Bolger

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Where is the Boltey family from?

You can see how Boltey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boltey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boltey families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Boltey's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Boltey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boltey 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 Boltey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boltey. 100% of Boltey 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 Boltey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Boltey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boltey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boltey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boltey. For the veterans among your Boltey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boltey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1989, in the United States, Boltey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boltey in 1983 was 82, and 83 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boltey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boltey 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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