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Bolves Family History

Bolves 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: Boles, Bolles, Bolle, Toles, Bolter, Bolger, Holmes, Bole, Borges

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bolves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolves 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bolves. 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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There are 121 military records available for the last name Bolves. For the veterans among your Bolves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolves lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Bolves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bolves in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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