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Bolo Family History

Bolo 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: Bold, Bono, Bole, Bolt, Bodo, Boll, Bobo, Boso, Colo, Belo

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Where is the Bolo family from?

You can see how Bolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bolo families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bolo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bolo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolo 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 Bolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolo. 50% of Bolo men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bolo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolo were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Coal Loader
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Bolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolo 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Bolo. 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 550 military records available for the last name Bolo. For the veterans among your Bolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bolo in 1964 was 73, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolo 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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