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Boules Family History

Boules Surname Meaning

see Bowles.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Boules family from?

You can see how Boules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boules families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Boules families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Boules's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boules families in 1891.
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What did your Boules ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boules. 67% of Boules 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Social Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boules 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Boules. 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 247 military records available for the last name Boules. For the veterans among your Boules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boules lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Boules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boules in 1945 was 42, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boules

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boules 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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