The surname Bolens was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Bolens family
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Bolens Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bolle, Bole, Boler, Boleyn, Bollane, Boll, Bölle, Bolleman, Bollen, Boller, Bollendorff, Bolli and many more.
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Early Notables of the Bolens family (pre 1700)
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Bolens migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Bolens Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Alexander Bolens, aged 27, who arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Vaderland" from Antwerp, Belgium [1]
Contemporary Notables of the name Bolens (post 1700)
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Harry W. Bolens (1864-1944), American politician, Member of the Wisconsin State Senate
Bolens migration to the United States 
Belgium
Germany
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