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Bolahan Family History

Bolahan 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: Colahan, Holahan, Balaban, Monahan, Boleman, Banahan, Boldman, Blaha

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Where is the Bolahan family from?

You can see how Bolahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolahan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bolahan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolahan's in USA. California had the highest population of Bolahan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolahan 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 20 census records available for the last name Bolahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolahan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bolahan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bolahan. For the veterans among your Bolahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolahan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Bolahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bolahan in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolahan 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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