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Boltword Family History

Boltword 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: Bolter, Bodiford, Montford, Bollard, Bluford, Bolton, Wolford

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You can see how Boltword families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boltword family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boltword families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boltword's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boltword families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Boltword. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boltword census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Boltword. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boltword. For the veterans among your Boltword ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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