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Bolkens Family History

Bolkens 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: Bolen, Bolten, Boykins, Bowens, Boyken, Dollens, Boles, Boelens

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Where is the Bolkens family from?

You can see how Bolkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bolkens families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolkens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bolkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bolkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolkens 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 Bolkens. 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 military records available for the last name Bolkens. For the veterans among your Bolkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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