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Boolen Family History

Boolen 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: Bolen, Bohlen, Woolen, Booten, Bowlen, Doolen, Boylen, Bollen, Bowden

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Where is the Boolen family from?

You can see how Boolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boolen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Boolen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Boolen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boolen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boolen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boolen 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 Boolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boolen. 100% of Boolen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boolen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Boolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boolen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Boolen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Boolen. For the veterans among your Boolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boolen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Boolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boolen in 1975 was 70, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boolen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boolen 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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