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Bolen Family History

Bolen Name Meaning

Swedish (Bolén): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element (possibly from bo ‘farm’; compare Bolin ) + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. German: variant of Bohlen . English: variant of Bullen . This surname is now rare in Britain. Polish (Boleń) and Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Polish Bolesław Czech Boleslav based on the element bol meaning ‘greater better’ or ‘more’ (from Old Slavic bolъ). Czech: nickname from bolen ‘silver salmon’ typically used to refer to someone noted for agility. Walloon: variant of Bolin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Boden, Boren, Nolen, Bolin, Bohlen, Molen, Bolten, Dolen, Bolek

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Where is the Bolen family from?

You can see how Bolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Bolen families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bolen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bolen families in 1840.

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What did your Bolen ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
21%
Laborer
17%
Truck Driver
5%
Salesman
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife
10%
Stenographer
8%
Maid
7%
Laborer
7%

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Census Records
There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Bolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bolen. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bolen. For the veterans among your Bolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Bolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bolen. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bolen. For the veterans among your Bolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bolen in 1941 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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