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Bolkema Family History

Bolkema 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: Balkema, Boleman, Barkema, Beukema, Alkema, Bonnema, Buikema, Bultema

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Where is the Bolkema family from?

You can see how Bolkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bolkema family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolkema's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bolkema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkema 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 Bolkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolkema. 50% of Bolkema men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bolkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Bolkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkema 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bolkema. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bolkema. For the veterans among your Bolkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkema lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Bolkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bolkema in 1972 was 78, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolkema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkema 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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