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Bolsens Family History

Bolsens 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: Olsen, Bolen, Bolten, Bossen, Bowens, Dollens, Boles, Bolser, Boelens

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Where is the Bolsens family from?

You can see how Bolsens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolsens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bolsens family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolsens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bolsens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsens 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 Bolsens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolsens. 100% of Bolsens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bolsens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Bolsens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsens 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bolsens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bolsens. For the veterans among your Bolsens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsens lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolsens

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