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Bolsum Family History

Bolsum 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: Balsam, Borum, Bolam, Bollom, Borsuk, Blum, Fossum, Bossom, Holum

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Where is the Bolsum family from?

You can see how Bolsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bolsum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolsum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bolsum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsum 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 62 census records available for the last name Bolsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsum 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bolsum. 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 Bolsum. For the veterans among your Bolsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Bolsum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bolsum in 1977 was 81, and 55 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolsum 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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