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Bolanos Family History

Bolanos Surname Meaning

Spanish (Bolaños): habitational name from either of two places Bolaños de Calatrava in Ciudad Real province or Bolaños de Campos in Valladolid.

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


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You can see how Bolanos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolanos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolanos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bolanos families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bolanos's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Bolanos families in 1891.
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What did your Bolanos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolanos. 60% of Bolanos men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Bolanos. For the veterans among your Bolanos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolanos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bolanos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bolanos in 1956 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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