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Bolson Family History

Bolson Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Balson or Bulson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bolson family from?

You can see how Bolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Bolson families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bolson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bolson families in 1911.
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What did your Bolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolson. 31% of Bolson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bolson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolson were Truck Driver and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolson 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Bolson. 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 433 military records available for the last name Bolson. For the veterans among your Bolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bolson in 1955 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolson 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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