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Bolieu Family History

Bolieu 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: Boliek, Bolle, Bolter, Bolger, Bole, Bolen, Boller, Holien, Bogie

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Where is the Bolieu family from?

You can see how Bolieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolieu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolieu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Bolieu families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bolieu's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bolieu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolieu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolieu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Bolieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolieu 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bolieu. 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 185 military records available for the last name Bolieu. For the veterans among your Bolieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolieu lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bolieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bolieu in 1968 was 68, and 58 in 2002.

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