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Bolick Family History

Bolick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bolch or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname. See also Bolich, Boliek, and Bolig.

German (of Slavic origin): variant of Bolich. Compare 3 below. Americanized form of Polish Bolik.

Czech and Slovak Bolík: from a pet form of a personal name such as Boleslav (Polish Bolesław) based on the element bol meaning ‘greater, better’ or ‘more’ (from Old Slavic bolъ).

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Bolić (see Bolich).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bolick family from?

You can see how Bolick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 21 Bolick families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bolick's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bolick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolick 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 Bolick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolick. 18% of Bolick men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Bolick women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolick were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Looper
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Bolick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bolick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolick 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Bolick. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bolick. For the veterans among your Bolick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolick lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Bolick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bolick in 1940 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolick 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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