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Bollenback Family History

Bollenback 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: Bollenbach, Hollenback, Hollenbeck, Hollenbach, Hollerbach

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Where is the Bollenback family from?

You can see how Bollenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bollenback families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bollenback's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bollenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollenback 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 Bollenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Kirtting were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bollenback. 43% of Bollenback men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bollenback women worked as a Kirtting.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Kirtting
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Kirtting
    100%

What Bollenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Bollenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollenback 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bollenback. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bollenback. For the veterans among your Bollenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollenback lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bollenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bollenback in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollenback 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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