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Boldin Family History

Boldin Name Meaning

English: variant of Balding This surname is now rare in Britain. Swedish: ornamental name possibly from German Bold + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Bolden .

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


Similar surnames: Bolden, Bodin, Bollin, Bouldin, Boldon, Beldin, Follin, Wolden, Boden

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Where is the Boldin family from?

You can see how Boldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Boldin families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Boldin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Boldin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boldin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boldin. 35% of Boldin men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Boldin women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boldin were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldin 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Boldin. 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 773 military records available for the last name Boldin. For the veterans among your Boldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boldin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Boldin in 1953 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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