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Boulett Family History

Boulett 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: Boulette, Boulet, Boblett, Coslett, Follett, Tollett, Houlette

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Where is the Boulett family from?

You can see how Boulett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boulett families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Boulett families living in Maine. This was about 22% of all the recorded Boulett's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Boulett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulett 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 Boulett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Garbage Man were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boulett. 34% of Boulett men worked as a Bartender and 100% of Boulett women worked as a Garbage Man.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bartender
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Garbage Man
    100%

What Boulett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Boulett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulett 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boulett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boulett. For the veterans among your Boulett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Boulett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boulett in 1958 was 44, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boulett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulett 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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