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Boulder Family History

Boulder Surname Meaning

see Bolder.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boulder family from?

You can see how Boulder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boulder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Boulder families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Boulder's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boulder families in 1891.
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What did your Boulder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Commercial Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boulder. 50% of Boulder men worked as a General Commercial Clerk and 100% of Boulder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Commercial Clerk
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boulder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulder 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Boulder. 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 Boulder. For the veterans among your Boulder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulder lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Boulder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boulder in 1957 was 72, and 39 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulder 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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