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Boulie Family History

Boulie 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: Boule, Bouie, Boulier, Bougie, Bolle, Bourne, Bogle, Bole, Brule

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Where is the Boulie family from?

You can see how Boulie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boulie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Boulie family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boulie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boulie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boulie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boulie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boulie. 34% of Boulie men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
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What Boulie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Boulie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulie 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Boulie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Boulie. For the veterans among your Boulie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boulie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boulie in 1962 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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