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Bolyar Family History

Bolyar 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: Boyar, Bolar, Bolyard, Colyar, Dollar, Bolter, Bolger, Solar, Bolla

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Where is the Bolyar family from?

You can see how Bolyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolyar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolyar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bolyar family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolyar's in USA. California had the highest population of Bolyar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolyar 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 45 census records available for the last name Bolyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolyar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bolyar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bolyar. For the veterans among your Bolyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolyar lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Bolyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bolyar in 1982 was 89, and 80 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolyar 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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