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Bolander Family History

Bolander Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or topographic name composed either of bol ‘farm’ + the suffix -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’ or of bo ‘farm’ + -lander a hybrid suffix from land ‘land’ and -ander.

German (mainly Boländer): variant of Bohlander.

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


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You can see how Bolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bolander families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bolander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolander families in 1891.
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What did your Bolander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bolander. 100% of Bolander women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolander 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bolander. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bolander. For the veterans among your Bolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bolander in 1953 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolander 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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