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Bolga Family History

Bolga 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: Bolla, Bolda, Bold, Boda, Bolle, Bora, Bala, Borg, Pola, Bolger

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Where is the Bolga family from?

You can see how Bolga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bolga families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolga's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bolga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolga ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Bolga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolga 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bolga. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bolga. For the veterans among your Bolga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolga lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Bolga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bolga in 1974 was 65, and 83 in 1997.

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