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Bolshaw Family History

Bolshaw Surname Meaning

from Bolshaw in Stockport Etchells (Cheshire). The place-name is perhaps from Old English bola ‘tree-trunk’ + sceaga ‘wood copse’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bolshaw family from?

You can see how Bolshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Bolshaw families living in Cheshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bolshaw's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bolshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Bolshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bolshaw. 20% of Bolshaw men worked as a Butcher Retired and 80% of Bolshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolshaw were Retired Farmer and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher Retired
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Retired Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bolshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolshaw 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Bolshaw. 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 165 military records available for the last name Bolshaw. For the veterans among your Bolshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolshaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Bolshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bolshaw in 1966 was 85, and 85 in 1997.

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