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Boulin Family History

Boulin Surname Meaning

French: from a derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Baldo a short form of various names formed with the element bald ‘bold’.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Boulin family from?

You can see how Boulin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boulin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Boulin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Boulin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Boulin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulin 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 Boulin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boulin. 28% of Boulin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Boulin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boulin were Shipper and Sewer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Shipper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Sewer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boulin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulin 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Boulin. 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 132 military records available for the last name Boulin. For the veterans among your Boulin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Boulin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Boulin in 1954 was 56, and 57 in 2002.

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