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Origins of the Bolson surname

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About the Bolsons

We have a total number of 961 records for people with the last name Bolson.

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Where do most Bolsons live?

In 1921, most Bolsons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bolsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 834 records for the Bolson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Bolsons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bolsons.

What are the most common Bolson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bolsons

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

Common Female occupations for Bolsons in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Weaver Cotton

5

General Servant

4

House Keeper

4

Weaveress

3

Common Male occupations for Bolsons in 1921
Farmer

7

Agricultural Labourer

4

General Labourer

4

Cabinet Maker

3

Cotton Weaver

3

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