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Bolsterling Family History

Bolsterling 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: Oesterling, Osterling, Sterling, Easterling, Woltering, Holstein

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolsterling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Bolsterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolsterling 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bolsterling. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bolsterling. For the veterans among your Bolsterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolsterling lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Bolsterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bolsterling in 1978 was 80, and 75 in 1991.

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