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Bolah Family History

Bolah 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: Bolam, Bolas, Bolar, Olah, Bolch, Bolan, Bolash, Borah, Balch, Bold

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Where is the Bolah family from?

You can see how Bolah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bolah families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolah's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bolah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolah 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 112 census records available for the last name Bolah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolah 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bolah. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bolah. For the veterans among your Bolah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolah lifespan?

Average Bolah life expectancy in 1978 was 62 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 Bolah 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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