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Boolish Family History

Boolish 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: Borish, Bowdish, Bolich, Polish, Blish, Bollich, Bolash, Boris

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Where is the Boolish family from?

You can see how Boolish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boolish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boolish family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boolish's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Boolish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boolish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boolish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Boolish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boolish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boolish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boolish. For the veterans among your Boolish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boolish lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Boolish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boolish in 1981 was 74, and 76 in 1993.

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