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Bolsell Family History

Bolsell 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: Bonsell, Bissell, Rosell, Boswell, Bursell, Bothell, Bodell, Colwell

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Where is the Bolsell family from?

You can see how Bolsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bolsell families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolsell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bolsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsell 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 13 census records available for the last name Bolsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bolsell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bolsell. For the veterans among your Bolsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolsell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolsell

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