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Bolkus Family History

Bolkus 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: Bolus, Balkus, Bockus, Malkus, Backus, Bonus, Barkus, Bolas, Bogus

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Where is the Bolkus family from?

You can see how Bolkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bolkus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bolkus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bolkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkus 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 42 census records available for the last name Bolkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bolkus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bolkus. For the veterans among your Bolkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Bolkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bolkus in 1970 was 60, and 64 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkus 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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