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Bolze Family History

Bolze 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: Bolle, Bole, Bolte, Boze, Bolz, Booze, Bold, Mole, Boyce, Boozer

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Where is the Bolze family from?

You can see how Bolze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolze family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bolze families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolze's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bolze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolze ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Planing Mill
    34%
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Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Bolze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolze 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Bolze. 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 664 military records available for the last name Bolze. For the veterans among your Bolze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolze lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bolze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bolze in 1963 was 86, and 96 in 2003.

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