Bolman Family History

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Bolman Name Meaning

Dutch and American spelling of German Bollmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Polman, Dolman, Bowman, Borman, Boleman, Belman, Colman, Bollman

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Bolman Family Origin

Where is the Bolman family from?

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You can see how Bolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Bolman families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bolman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bolman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bolman Family Occupations

What did your Bolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Bolman family was Laborer. The most common Bolman occupation in Canada was Drap Maker. 50% of Bolman's were Drap Makers. Drap Maker and Clerk were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Bolman.

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  • Drap Maker

    50%

  • Clerk

    25%

  • Laborer

    25%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bolman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Bolman Historical Records

What Bolman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bolman. 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 Card

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

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Bolman Life Expectancy

What is the average Bolman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bolman in 1958 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolman 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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