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Bolcher Family History

Bolcher 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: Belcher, Boucher, Borcher, Becher, Bolter, Kocher, Bolger, Bacher

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Where is the Bolcher family from?

You can see how Bolcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bolcher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Bolcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolcher 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bolcher. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bolcher. For the veterans among your Bolcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolcher lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Bolcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bolcher in 1985 was 79, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolcher 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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