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Origins of the Boling surname

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About the Bolings

We have a total number of 523 records for people with the last name Boling.

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Where do most Bolings live?

In 1921, most Bolings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bolings

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 287 records for the Boling surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Bolings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bolings.

What are the most common Boling first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Boling family members

Common jobs for Bolings

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bolings in 1921
Laundress

3

Calico Weaver

2

Charwoman

2

General Servant Domestic

2

House Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Bolings in 1921
Farm Hands

21

General Farmers

21

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

21

Sales Clerks

7

Tinsmiths

7

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