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Bolon Family History

Bolon Surname Meaning

Polish (Boloń): from a derivative of the personal names Bolesław or Boleczest.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bolon family from?

You can see how Bolon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bolon families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bolon's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bolon families in 1891.
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What did your Bolon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bolon. 100% of Bolon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bolon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolon 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Bolon. 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 559 military records available for the last name Bolon. For the veterans among your Bolon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bolon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bolon in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolon 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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