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Bolsky Family History

Bolsky 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: Wolsky, Polsky, Kolsky, Belsky, Bilsky, Barsky, Brodsky, Bosko

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Where is the Bolsky family from?

You can see how Bolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bolsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bolsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bolsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bolsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsky 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 Bolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolsky. 37% of Bolsky men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Bolsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Bolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsky 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bolsky. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bolsky. For the veterans among your Bolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1991, in the United States, Bolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bolsky in 1957 was 65, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolsky 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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