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Bolander Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or topographic name composed either of bol ‘farm’ + the suffix -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’ or of bo ‘farm’ + -lander a hybrid suffix from land ‘land’ and -ander. German (mainly Boländer): variant of Bohlander .

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


Similar surnames: Molander, Melander, Welander, Rylander, Sjolander, Lander, Selander

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Where is the Bolander family from?

You can see how Bolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Bolander families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bolander's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bolander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolander. 23% of Bolander men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Bolander women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolander were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolander 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 Bolander. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bolander. For the veterans among your Bolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bolander in 1953 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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