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Bolilan Family History

Bolilan 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, Bolivar, Pollan, Wollan, Bolin, Boleman, Boldman, Bollin

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Where is the Bolilan family from?

You can see how Bolilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolilan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Bolilan families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolilan's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Bolilan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolilan 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 9 census records available for the last name Bolilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolilan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bolilan. 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 Bolilan. For the veterans among your Bolilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolilan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Bolilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bolilan in 1984 was 85, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolilan 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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