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Bollantyne Family History

Bollantyne 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: Ballantyne, Ballantine, Ballentine, Bellantoni, Bellante, Wollaston

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Where is the Bollantyne family from?

You can see how Bollantyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollantyne family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Bollantyne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Bollantyne families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bollantyne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bollantyne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bollantyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollantyne 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bollantyne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bollantyne. For the veterans among your Bollantyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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