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Bolew Family History

Bolew 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: Bole, Bolen, Boley, Boler, Bolek, Boles, Belew, Blew, Borel, Bold

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Where is the Bolew family from?

You can see how Bolew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolew family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bolew family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolew's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bolew families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Bolew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolew 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bolew. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bolew. For the veterans among your Bolew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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