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Boldeston Family History

Boldeston 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: Balderston, Boydston, Bondeson, Goldston, Colston, Alderton

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Where is the Boldeston family from?

You can see how Boldeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldeston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Boldeston families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Boldeston's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Boldeston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Boldeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldeston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boldeston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boldeston. For the veterans among your Boldeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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