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Bolcar Family History

Bolcar 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: Bolar, Dollar, Bolter, Bolger, Solar, Bolla, Bonar, Bolam, Oscar

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Where is the Bolcar family from?

You can see how Bolcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolcar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bolcar families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bolcar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bolcar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolcar 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 Bolcar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolcar. 43% of Bolcar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bolcar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolcar were Finisher and Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Finisher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Bolcar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Bolcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolcar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bolcar. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bolcar. For the veterans among your Bolcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolcar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bolcar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bolcar in 1965 was 69, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolcar 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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