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Bolaus Family History

Bolaus 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: Bolas, Bolus, Boland, Blau, Claus, Bolam, Balas, Bonus, Blass, Bolar

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Where is the Bolaus family from?

You can see how Bolaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolaus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bolaus family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolaus's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Bolaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bolaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolaus 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 immigration records available for the last name Bolaus. 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 military records available for the last name Bolaus. For the veterans among your Bolaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolaus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bolaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bolaus in 1971 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolaus 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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