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Bolieau Family History

Bolieau 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: Belleau, Boileau, Bolivar, Beliveau, Bordeau, Bonneau, Boliek, Bleau

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Where is the Bolieau family from?

You can see how Bolieau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolieau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolieau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Bolieau families living in Connecticut. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bolieau's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bolieau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolieau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolieau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolieau. 50% of Bolieau men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Bolieau women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Bolieau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Bolieau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolieau 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 Bolieau. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bolieau. For the veterans among your Bolieau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolieau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bolieau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bolieau in 1966 was 64, and 60 in 2002.

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