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Bolwin Family History

Bolwin 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, Bollin, Botwin, Boltin, Boldin, Baldwin, Bolling, Blain, Bodin

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Where is the Bolwin family from?

You can see how Bolwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolwin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Bolwin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bolwin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Bolwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolwin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bolwin. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bolwin. For the veterans among your Bolwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolwin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bolwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bolwin in 1967 was 90, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolwin 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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