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Boolton Family History

Boolton 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: Booton, Bolton, Boulton, Moulton, Holton, Colton, Boston, Boynton

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Where is the Boolton family from?

You can see how Boolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boolton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boolton families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boolton family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Boolton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Boolton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Boolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boolton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boolton. 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 military records available for the last name Boolton. For the veterans among your Boolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boolton lifespan?

Average Boolton life expectancy in 1967 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boolton 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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