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Bolgen Family History

Bolgen 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: Bolger, Bogen, Bolen, Bolten, Bolden, Borgen, Bollen, Bowden, Nolen

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Where is the Bolgen family from?

You can see how Bolgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolgen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bolgen families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolgen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bolgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bolgen. 100% of Bolgen men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Bolgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolgen 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Bolgen. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bolgen. For the veterans among your Bolgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolgen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bolgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bolgen in 1969 was 66, and 81 in 2002.

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