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Bolstorff Family History

Bolstorff 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: Bottorff, Holtorf, Kostoff, Pottorff, Bottorf, Bolster, Colston

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Where is the Bolstorff family from?

You can see how Bolstorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolstorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bolstorff family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolstorff's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Bolstorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolstorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bolstorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bolstorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolstorff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bolstorff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bolstorff. For the veterans among your Bolstorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolstorff lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Bolstorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bolstorff in 1988 was 86, and 95 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolstorff 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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