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Bolkert Family History

Bolkert 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: Volkert, Folkert, Bolter, Bolger, Benkert, Boller, Holbert, Wolpert

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Where is the Bolkert family from?

You can see how Bolkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bolkert families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bolkert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bolkert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkert 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 34 census records available for the last name Bolkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkert 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 Bolkert. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bolkert. For the veterans among your Bolkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkert lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolkert

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