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Bolis Family History

Bolis 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: Boris, Solis, Molis, Bolas, Balis, Bois, Bolin, Bolus, Boles, Bonis

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Where is the Bolis family from?

You can see how Bolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bolis family living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolis's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Bolis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolis 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 Bolis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolis. 35% of Bolis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bolis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolis were Porter 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolis 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Bolis. 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 402 military records available for the last name Bolis. For the veterans among your Bolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bolis in 1944 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolis 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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