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Boulden Family History

Boulden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bolden.

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


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Where is the Boulden family from?

You can see how Boulden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boulden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 89 Boulden families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Boulden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boulden families in 1891.
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What did your Boulden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boulden. 46% of Boulden men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Boulden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boulden were Chauffeur and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Upholsterer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Boulden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulden 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Boulden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boulden. For the veterans among your Boulden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulden lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Boulden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boulden in 1949 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulden 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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