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Bollhorn Family History

Bollhorn 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: Ballon, Bollom, Boller, Bollmann, Bullion, Bollard, Uhlhorn, Bolton

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Where is the Bollhorn family from?

You can see how Bollhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollhorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bollhorn families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bollhorn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bollhorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Bollhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollhorn 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bollhorn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bollhorn. For the veterans among your Bollhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollhorn lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Bollhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bollhorn in 1979 was 83, and 97 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollhorn 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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