Boldon Family History

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Boldon Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Bolden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boldin, Bolson, Baldon, Beldon, Bolden, Olden, Bolton, Boden, Bardon

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Boldon Family Origin

Where is the Boldon family from?

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You can see how Boldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boldon families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Boldon families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Boldon's in the UK. London had the highest population of Boldon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Boldon Family Occupations

What did your Boldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Agricultural Labourer, Agent and Bricklayer & Builder (Employs 1 Man) were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Boldon. A less common occupation for the Boldon family was Bricklayers Labourer. The most common Boldon occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 18% of Boldon's were Agricultural Labourers.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    18%

  • Agent

    9%

  • Bricklayer & Builder (Employs 1 Man)

    9%

  • Bricklayers Labourer

    9%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boldon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Boldon Historical Records

What Boldon family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Boldon. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boldon. For the veterans among your Boldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Boldon Life Expectancy

What is the average Boldon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boldon in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boldon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boldon 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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