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Bolyan Family History

Bolyan 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: Boyan, Bolman, Bolan, Bogdan, Bowman, Boland, Bryan, Balan, Polman

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Where is the Bolyan family from?

You can see how Bolyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolyan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bolyan family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolyan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bolyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Bolyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolyan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bolyan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bolyan. For the veterans among your Bolyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolyan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Bolyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bolyan in 1994 was 80, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolyan 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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