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Boulden Name Meaning

English: variant of Bolden .

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


Similar surnames: Kolden, Burden, Bolten, Colden, Olden, Belden, Bouldin, Bullen

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Where is the Boulden family from?

You can see how Boulden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boulden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Boulden families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Boulden's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Boulden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boulden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boulden. 100% of Boulden men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Boulden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulden 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Boulden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Boulden lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Boulden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boulden in 1949 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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