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Boulis Family History

Boulis 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: Moulis, Soulis, Boulos, Boulais, Boris, Solis, Bouras, Louis, Bullis

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Where is the Boulis family from?

You can see how Boulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Boulis families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Boulis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boulis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulis 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 Boulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boulis. 40% of Boulis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cheff
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

What Boulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Boulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulis 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Boulis. 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 158 military records available for the last name Boulis. For the veterans among your Boulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boulis in 1966 was 76, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulis 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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