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Boulch Family History

Boulch 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: Bolch, Baulch, Bouch, Balch, Buch, Dolch, Couch, Bosch, Bobich, Burch

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Where is the Boulch family from?

You can see how Boulch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boulch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Boulch families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Boulch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boulch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulch 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 Boulch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boulch. 50% of Boulch 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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Cook
    20%

What Boulch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Boulch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulch 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Boulch. 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 87 military records available for the last name Boulch. For the veterans among your Boulch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boulch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Boulch in 1966 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boulch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulch 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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