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Bolio Family History

Bolio Surname Meaning

Italian: from the Genoese equivalent of Italian boglio ‘stew’ (from boglire ‘to cook’). Americanized form of French Beaulieu.

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


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Where is the Bolio family from?

You can see how Bolio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolio family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bolio family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bolio's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Bolio families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolio 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 Bolio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chopper and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolio. 24% of Bolio men worked as a Chopper and 43% of Bolio women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolio were Inspector and Maid.

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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

  • Chopper
    24%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Bolio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bolio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bolio. 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 477 military records available for the last name Bolio. For the veterans among your Bolio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bolio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bolio in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolio 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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