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Bolan Family History

Bolan Name Meaning

Irish (Clare): from Ó Beólláin ‘descendant of Beóllán’ an Old Irish personal name of uncertain origin. English: variant of Boland

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


Similar surnames: Bowlan, Bolar, Boylan, Tolan, Boland, Polan, Boman, Bohan, Vogan

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Where is the Bolan family from?

You can see how Bolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Bolan families living in Maine. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bolan's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Bolan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolan. 22% of Bolan men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Bolan women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolan were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Bolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bolan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bolan. For the veterans among your Bolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bolan in 1949 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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