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Bolomey Family History

Bolomey 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: Boley, Tolomeo, Boomer, Toomey, Bolmer, Blome, Moomey, Moloney

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Where is the Bolomey family from?

You can see how Bolomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolomey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bolomey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bolomey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolomey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolomey 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 Bolomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bolomey. 100% of Bolomey women worked as a Paid Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Paid Domestic Servant
    100%

What Bolomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Bolomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolomey 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bolomey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bolomey. For the veterans among your Bolomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolomey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bolomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bolomey in 1963 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolomey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolomey 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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