Bolmer Family History

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Bolmer Name Meaning

English: variant of Bulmer. Dutch: probably from the Germanic personal name Baldemar, composed of the elements bald ‘bold’ + mar ‘famous’.

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


Similar surnames: Balmer, Bolger, Bowmer, Bulmer, Bolter, Omer, Osmer, Boomer, Boler

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Bolmer Family Origin

Where is the Bolmer family from?

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You can see how Bolmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolmer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Bolmer families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bolmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bolmer families in 1911.
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Bolmer Family Occupations

What did your Bolmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Bolmer. 30% of Bolmer men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Bolmer women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolmer were Salesman and Domestic

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Manager
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Domestic
    11%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bolmer Historical Records

What Bolmer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bolmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolmer 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Bolmer. 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 351 military records available for the last name Bolmer. For the veterans among your Bolmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bolmer Life Expectancy

What is the average Bolmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Bolmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bolmer in 1948 was 61, and 55 in 2003.

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