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Bollack Family History

Bollack Surname 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: Bellack, Pollack, Black, Boback, Bolla, Pollock, Bollard, Bullock

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Where is the Bollack family from?

You can see how Bollack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bollack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bollack families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bollack's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bollack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bollack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bollack. 50% of Bollack men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bollack women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bollack were Paper Hanger and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Paper Hanger
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Sewer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Bollack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bollack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollack 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Bollack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 366 military records available for the last name Bollack. For the veterans among your Bollack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bollack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bollack in 1962 was 87, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollack 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.

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