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Bolain Family History

Bolain 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: Blain, Bolin, Bollin, Boltin, Boldin, Bolan, Bain, Boland, Balan

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Where is the Bolain family from?

You can see how Bolain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bolain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bolain family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolain's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bolain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolain 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 Bolain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolain. 50% of Bolain men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bolain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Bolain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolain 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bolain. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bolain. For the veterans among your Bolain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolain lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bolain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bolain in 1972 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolain 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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