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Bolyea Family History

Bolyea 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: Belyea, Bouyea, Boyea, Bolle, Bolter, Boye, Bolger, Bole, Bolla

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Where is the Bolyea family from?

You can see how Bolyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolyea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bolyea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Bolyea families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolyea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bolyea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolyea 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 Bolyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bolyea. 100% of Bolyea men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bolyea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Bolyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolyea 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bolyea. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bolyea. For the veterans among your Bolyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolyea lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Bolyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bolyea in 1979 was 83, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolyea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolyea 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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