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Boleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Bollemann (see Bollmann) or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

Americanized form of German Bullmann (see Bullman).

Altered form of English Bullman.

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


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Where is the Boleman family from?

You can see how Boleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Boleman families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Boleman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boleman families in 1911.
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What did your Boleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boleman. 40% of Boleman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boleman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boleman were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Boleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boleman 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Boleman. 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 331 military records available for the last name Boleman. For the veterans among your Boleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boleman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Boleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Boleman in 1949 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boleman 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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