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Boly Family History

Boly 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: Bold, Body, Bly, Bole, Bolt, Boll, Boley, Holy, Bol, Bily

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Where is the Boly family from?

You can see how Boly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Boly families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Boly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boly 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 Boly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boly. 63% of Boly men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boly 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Boly. 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 413 military records available for the last name Boly. For the veterans among your Boly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Boly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boly in 1970 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boly 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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