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Bolcavage Family History

Bolcavage 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: Sincavage, Savage, Ladage, Bolivar, Bourdage, Bosarge, Lapage

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Where is the Bolcavage family from?

You can see how Bolcavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolcavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bolcavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolcavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bolcavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolcavage 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 Bolcavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolcavage. 34% of Bolcavage men worked as a Miner and 100% of Bolcavage women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bolcavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Bolcavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolcavage 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 immigration records available for the last name Bolcavage. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bolcavage. For the veterans among your Bolcavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolcavage lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Bolcavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bolcavage in 1981 was 42, and 54 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolcavage 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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