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Boulen Family History

Boulen 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, Boule, Boulden, Bulen, Bouler, Bowlen, Boulet, Bouley

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Where is the Boulen family from?

You can see how Boulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boulen family living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boulen's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boulen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulen 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 252 census records available for the last name Boulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Boulen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boulen. For the veterans among your Boulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulen lifespan?

Average Boulen life expectancy in 1965 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulen 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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