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Bolwell Family History

Bolwell Surname Meaning

unexplained apparently from a lost place-name identical with that of Bulwell (Notts).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bolwell family from?

You can see how Bolwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bolwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Bolwell families living in Somerset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bolwell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bolwell families in 1891.
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What did your Bolwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bolwell. 32% of Bolwell men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Bolwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolwell were Motor Engineer (master) and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Master Printer
    16%
  • Builders Carpenter
    11%
  • Motor Engineer (master)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bolwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolwell 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Bolwell. 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 580 military records available for the last name Bolwell. For the veterans among your Bolwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolwell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Bolwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bolwell in 1961 was 51, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolwell 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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