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Boldig Family History

Boldig 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: Bolding, Boldin, Bolig, Bollig, Bold, Bolling, Bondi, Bodin, Golding

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Where is the Boldig family from?

You can see how Boldig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boldig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Boldig family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Boldig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boldig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boldig 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 Boldig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boldig. 50% of Boldig men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmlabor
    50%

What Boldig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Boldig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldig 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Boldig. 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 24 military records available for the last name Boldig. For the veterans among your Boldig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boldig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boldig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boldig in 1965 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boldig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boldig 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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