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Bolan Family History

Bolan Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): from Ó Beólláin ‘descendant of Beóllán’ an Old Irish personal name of uncertain origin.

English: variant of Boland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bolan family from?

You can see how Bolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 124 Bolan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bolan families in 1891.
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What did your Bolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bolan. 50% of Bolan men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Bolan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolan were Old Age Pensioner and Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Clerk (secretary)
    4%
  • Laundry Worker
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Bolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bolan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bolan. For the veterans among your Bolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bolan in 1949 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolan 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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