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Boltow Family History

Boltow 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: Bolton, Soltow, Holton, Colton, Bolter, Boston, Ballow, Bouton, Bolt

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Where is the Boltow family from?

You can see how Boltow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boltow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boltow families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boltow family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boltow's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Boltow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Boltow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boltow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boltow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boltow. For the veterans among your Boltow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boltow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boltow 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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