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Bolyes Family History

Bolyes 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: Boles, Bolles, Boyes, Bolle, Toles, Bolter, Boye, Bolger, Holmes

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You can see how Bolyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolyes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bolyes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Bolyes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolyes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bolyes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bolyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolyes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bolyes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bolyes. For the veterans among your Bolyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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