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Bolsom Family History

Bolsom Surname Meaning

see Balsam.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bolsom family from?

You can see how Bolsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Bolsom families living in Somerset. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bolsom's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bolsom families in 1891.
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What did your Bolsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Estate Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bolsom. 100% of Bolsom men worked as an Estate Agent and 86% of Bolsom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Estate Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Commercial Traveller
    15%

What Bolsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bolsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsom 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Bolsom. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bolsom. For the veterans among your Bolsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Bolsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bolsom in 1964 was 80, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolsom 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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