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Bolinder Name Meaning

Swedish: probably a variant of Bolander .

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


Similar surnames: Bolender, Bolander, Bohlender, Bohlander, Blinder, Allinder, Linder

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Where is the Bolinder family from?

You can see how Bolinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolinder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolinder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bolinder family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolinder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bolinder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolinder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolinder. 22% of Bolinder men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bolinder women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolinder were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bolinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolinder 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Bolinder. 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 292 military records available for the last name Bolinder. For the veterans among your Bolinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolinder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bolinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bolinder in 1965 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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