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Bolster Family Origin

Where is the Bolster family from?

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You can see how Bolster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolster families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Bolster families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bolster's in the UK. London had the highest population of Bolster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bolster Family Occupations

What did your Bolster ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Agricultural Labourer, Bonnet Maker (Millr) and Bookbinder were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bolster. A less common occupation for the Bolster family was Farm Laborer(In Charge). The most common Bolster occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 13% of Bolster's were Agricultural Labourers.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    13%

  • Bonnet Maker (Millr)

    7%

  • Bookbinder

    7%

  • Farm Laborer(In Charge)

    7%

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

Bolster Historical Records

What Bolster family records will you find?

Census Record

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

Search 1891 UK census records for Bolster

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bolster. 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 Bolster. For the veterans among your Bolster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bolster Life Expectancy

What is the average Bolster lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bolster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bolster in 1949 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolster 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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