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Bolderson Family History

Bolderson Surname Meaning

see Balderston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bolderson family from?

You can see how Bolderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolderson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Bolderson families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bolderson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bolderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolderson 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 Bolderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Oil Delivery Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bolderson. 100% of Bolderson men worked as an Oil Delivery Labourer and 91% of Bolderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Oil Delivery Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

What Bolderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bolderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolderson 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Bolderson. 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 182 military records available for the last name Bolderson. For the veterans among your Bolderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolderson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bolderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bolderson in 1967 was 69, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolderson 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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