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Bolch Family History

Bolch Surname Meaning

German: nickname from a term denoting a kind of large salted or dried fish, especially cod, most likely used for a large ungainly person.

This is the most probable original form of the surnames Bolick and Bolich, of which it is established as a variant in the US.

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


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Where is the Bolch family from?

You can see how Bolch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bolch families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bolch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bolch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolch 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 Bolch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolch. 28% of Bolch men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Bolch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolch were Painter and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Spooler
    20%
  • Spinner
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bolch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolch 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Bolch. 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 642 military records available for the last name Bolch. For the veterans among your Bolch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bolch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bolch in 1959 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolch 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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