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Boult Name Meaning

see Bolt .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bolt, Bault, Boule, Bult, Boulet, Hoult, Butt, Bold, Rout, Mould

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Where is the Boult family from?

You can see how Boult families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boult family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boult families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Boult families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boult's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Boult families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boult surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boult ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boult. 34% of Boult men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Not Mate
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Boult. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boult 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boult. 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 Boult. For the veterans among your Boult ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boult lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Boult life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Boult in 1959 was 38, and 78 in 2003.

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