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Bolum Family History

Bolum 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: Borum, Bolam, Blum, Holum, Bolus, Solum, Boyum, Boehm, Bold, Allum

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Where is the Bolum family from?

You can see how Bolum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bolum family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolum's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bolum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolum 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 167 census records available for the last name Bolum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolum 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bolum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bolum. For the veterans among your Bolum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bolum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bolum in 1966 was 85, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolum 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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