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Bolenbaugh Family History

Bolenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bollenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bolenbaugh family from?

You can see how Bolenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bolenbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bolenbaugh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolenbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bolenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolenbaugh 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 Bolenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bolenbaugh. 31% of Bolenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bolenbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bolenbaugh were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Wife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

What Bolenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bolenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolenbaugh 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bolenbaugh. 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 300 military records available for the last name Bolenbaugh. For the veterans among your Bolenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bolenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bolenbaugh in 1957 was 51, and 34 in 2004.

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