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Bolvin Family History

Bolvin 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: Bolin, Boivin, Bollin, Balvin, Boltin, Colvin, Belvin, Boldin

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Where is the Bolvin family from?

You can see how Bolvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bolvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bolvin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolvin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bolvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolvin 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 Bolvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolvin. 50% of Bolvin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bolvin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Bolvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bolvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolvin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Bolvin. 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 173 military records available for the last name Bolvin. For the veterans among your Bolvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolvin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Bolvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bolvin in 1946 was 33, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolvin 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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