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Bolchert Family History

Bolchert 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: Boschert, Borchert, Belcher, Boucher, Elchert, Borchelt, Borchers

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Where is the Bolchert family from?

You can see how Bolchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolchert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bolchert families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bolchert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bolchert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolchert 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 24 census records available for the last name Bolchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolchert 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bolchert. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bolchert. For the veterans among your Bolchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolchert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Bolchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bolchert in 1968 was 88, and 73 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolchert 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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