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Bolchen Family History

Bolchen 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: Boschen, Belcher, Bolen, Bolten, Boucher, Bouche, Boche, Buchen

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Bolchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolchen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bolchen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bolchen. For the veterans among your Bolchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolchen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Bolchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bolchen in 1966 was 85, and 83 in 1999.

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