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Bollans Family History

Bollans Surname Meaning

see Bollands.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bollans family from?

You can see how Bollans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bollans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Bollans families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bollans's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bollans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bollans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bollans. 89% of Bollans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bollans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollans 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bollans. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bollans. For the veterans among your Bollans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bollans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bollans in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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