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Bolafka Family History

Bolafka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Polifka, Blake, Black, Laska, Boland, Boback, Dolak, Bolla, Belka

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Where is the Bolafka family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Bolafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolafka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bolafka. 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 102 military records available for the last name Bolafka. For the veterans among your Bolafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolafka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Bolafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bolafka in 1963 was 62, and 82 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolafka 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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