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Bolys Family History

Bolys 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: Bolas, Bolus, Boles, Boys, Bolds, Borys, Bolls, Boris, Bold, Boros

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Where is the Bolys family from?

You can see how Bolys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bolys families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolys's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bolys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolys 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 33 census records available for the last name Bolys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolys 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bolys. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bolys. For the veterans among your Bolys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Bolys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bolys in 1966 was 77, and 62 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolys 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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