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Bolei Family History

Bolei 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: Bole, Bolen, Boley, Boler, Bolek, Boles, Borel, Bold, Mole, Nolen

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Where is the Bolei family from?

You can see how Bolei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bolei family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bolei's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Bolei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolei ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Bolei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolei 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bolei. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bolei. For the veterans among your Bolei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolei lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bolei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bolei in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

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