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Bolston Family History

Bolston 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: Colston, Rolston, Boston, Holston, Bolton, Boylston, Bolson, Polston

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Where is the Bolston family from?

You can see how Bolston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bolston family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolston's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bolston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolston. 27% of Bolston men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bolston 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Bolston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolston 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Bolston. 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 164 military records available for the last name Bolston. For the veterans among your Bolston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bolston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bolston in 1969 was 81, and 93 in 2002.

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