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Boldes Family History

Boldes 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: Bordes, Boles, Bolles, Bolds, Bolden, Baldes, Bowden, Bold, Holder

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Where is the Boldes family from?

You can see how Boldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boldes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Boldes families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boldes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Boldes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boldes 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 Boldes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boldes. 100% of Boldes women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Boldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldes 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Boldes. 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 116 military records available for the last name Boldes. For the veterans among your Boldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boldes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boldes in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boldes 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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