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Bolli Family History

Bolli 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: Bolle, Bolla, Boll, Polli, Lolli, Balli, Bollin, Rolli, Colli, Belli

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Where is the Bolli family from?

You can see how Bolli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bolli family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolli's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bolli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bolli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolli. 60% of Bolli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bolli women worked as a Clerical.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Bolli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Bolli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolli 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Bolli. 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 174 military records available for the last name Bolli. For the veterans among your Bolli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bolli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bolli in 1968 was 56, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolli 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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