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Bolkcom Family History

Bolkcom 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: Balkcom, Bollom, Balcom, Morcom, Bosco, Volkov, Bloom, Bolam, Bosko

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Where is the Bolkcom family from?

You can see how Bolkcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkcom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolkcom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bolkcom families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bolkcom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bolkcom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolkcom 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 268 census records available for the last name Bolkcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkcom 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bolkcom. 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 160 military records available for the last name Bolkcom. For the veterans among your Bolkcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolkcom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bolkcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bolkcom in 1963 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolkcom 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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