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Boulos Family History

Boulos Surname Meaning

Arabic (Egypt and Lebanon): from the personal name Boulos a variant of Būlus or Būluṣ Arabic forms of Paul.

Bearers of this surname are Christians.

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


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Where is the Boulos family from?

You can see how Boulos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Boulos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Boulos families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boulos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boulos families in 1911.
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What did your Boulos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boulos. 56% of Boulos men worked as a Manager and 100% of Boulos women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Manager
    56%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Boulos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulos 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Boulos. 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 132 military records available for the last name Boulos. For the veterans among your Boulos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boulos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boulos in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boulos 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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