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Bolsta Family History

Bolsta 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: Bolstad, Borst, Bolla, Bolt, Kolstad, Costa, Balstad, Molstad, Bolte

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Where is the Bolsta family from?

You can see how Bolsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolsta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Bolsta family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolsta's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bolsta families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsta 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 Bolsta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolsta. 100% of Bolsta men worked as a Doctor.

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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

  • Doctor
    100%

What Bolsta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Bolsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsta 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bolsta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bolsta. For the veterans among your Bolsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsta lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bolsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bolsta in 1971 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolsta 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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