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Boolds Family History

Boolds Name 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: Bolds, Bowlds, Bold, Woods, Bolas, Folds, Bolus, Bolda, Boos, Boldt

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Where is the Boolds family from?

You can see how Boolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boolds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Boolds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Boolds families living in Devon. This was about 72% of all the recorded Boolds's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Boolds families in 1891.
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What did your Boolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boolds. 43% of Boolds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Draper Account
    29%
  • Private Means
    29%
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Boolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boolds 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boolds. 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 7 military records available for the last name Boolds. For the veterans among your Boolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boolds lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Boolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boolds in 1972 was 52, and 65 in 1978.

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