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Boleslav Family History

Boleslav 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: Bolla, Boleman, Kolesar, Breslau, Bolstad, Boles, Colella, Borella

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Where is the Boleslav family from?

You can see how Boleslav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boleslav family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boleslav family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boleslav's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Boleslav families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boleslav 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 13 census records available for the last name Boleslav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boleslav 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boleslav. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boleslav. For the veterans among your Boleslav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boleslav lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Boleslav life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Boleslav in 1977 was 37, and 59 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boleslav

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boleslav 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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