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Boldry Family History

Boldry Name Meaning

see Baldry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Baldry, Bowdry, Boldrey, Bold, Body, Bondy, Baldy, Boley, Bolar

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Where is the Boldry family from?

You can see how Boldry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boldry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Boldry families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boldry's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boldry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boldry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boldry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boldry. 34% of Boldry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boldry women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boldry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldry 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Boldry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Boldry. For the veterans among your Boldry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boldry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boldry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Boldry in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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