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Bolsman Family History

Bolsman 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: Boleman, Bousman, Boldman, Bossman, Bollman, Bosman, Bolman, Holsman

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Where is the Bolsman family from?

You can see how Bolsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bolsman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolsman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bolsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsman 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 42 census records available for the last name Bolsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bolsman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bolsman. For the veterans among your Bolsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Bolsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bolsman in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolsman 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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