Bolister Family History

Bolister Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Bolster, Bolter, Lister, Balster, Polster, Holster, Bolser, Boiter, Boliver, Hollister

607 record(s) for Bolister

244	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
18	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
286	Census and Voter Lists
52	Member Trees

Where is the Bolister family from?

You can see how Bolister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolister family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bolister families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolister's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bolister families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bolister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bolister.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Bolister family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 286 census records available for the last name Bolister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolister census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Bolister. 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.

Military Records

There are 18 military records available for the last name Bolister. For the veterans among your Bolister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Bolister lifespan?

Average Bolister life expectancy in 1980 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolister ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.