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Bols Family History

Bols 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, Bos, Bole, Boss, Bolt, Boll, Bors, Bolas, Bois, Boas

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Where is the Bols family from?

You can see how Bols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bols family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bols family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Bols's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Bols families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bols 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 Bols ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bols. 53% of Bols men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Supply Help
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

What Bols family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bols 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Bols. 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 723 military records available for the last name Bols. For the veterans among your Bols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bols lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bols in 1965 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bols

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bols 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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