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Boulton Name Meaning

English: variant of Bolton .

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


Similar surnames: Houlton, Bolton, Molton, Coulston, Routon, Daulton, Moulton, Poulson

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Where is the Boulton family from?

You can see how Boulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boulton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 121 Boulton families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Boulton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boulton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boulton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boulton. 24% of Boulton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Boulton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boulton were Miner and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 110,000 census records available for the last name Boulton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulton 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Boulton. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Boulton. For the veterans among your Boulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Boulton in 1953 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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