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Bolz Family History

Bolz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Boltz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bolz family from?

You can see how Bolz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Bolz families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bolz's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bolz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolz 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 Bolz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolz. 26% of Bolz men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Bolz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolz were Machinist and Secretary.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%

What Bolz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bolz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bolz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bolz. For the veterans among your Bolz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bolz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bolz in 1951 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolz 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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