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Bollag Family History

Bollag 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: Bolla, Bollig, Dollar, Bolle, Bolling, Molla, Balla, Bolam, Bollom

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Where is the Bollag family from?

You can see how Bollag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bollag families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bollag's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bollag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollag 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 48 census records available for the last name Bollag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollag 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Bollag. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bollag. For the veterans among your Bollag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollag lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bollag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bollag in 1971 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollag 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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