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Boulia Family History

Boulia 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: Soulia, Bolla, Bula, Bulla, Boutin, Golia, Poulin, Boule, Bouldin

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Where is the Boulia family from?

You can see how Boulia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boulia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boulia family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boulia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boulia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulia 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 Boulia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boulia. 72% of Boulia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boulia women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boulia were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Boulia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Boulia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulia 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boulia. 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 142 military records available for the last name Boulia. For the veterans among your Boulia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Boulia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boulia in 1957 was 35, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulia 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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