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Bolsen Family History

Bolsen 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: Olsen, Bolen, Bolten, Bossen, Bolser, Dolsen, Boisen, Holsen, Bosen

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Where is the Bolsen family from?

You can see how Bolsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bolsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsen 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 Bolsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolsen. 36% of Bolsen 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Bolsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Bolsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsen 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Bolsen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bolsen. For the veterans among your Bolsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bolsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bolsen in 1965 was 54, and 8 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolsen 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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