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Bollas Family History

Bollas Surname Meaning

Spanish: probably the plural form of Bolla ‘bread roll’. This surname is most common in Mexico.

Greek: probably from a short form of the Slavic personal name Boleslav based on the element bol meaning ‘greater better’ or ‘more’ (from Old Slavic bolъ).

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


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You can see how Bollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bollas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Bollas families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Bollas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bollas families in 1880.
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What did your Bollas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bollas. 67% of Bollas men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Bollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollas 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Bollas. 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 122 military records available for the last name Bollas. For the veterans among your Bollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bollas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bollas in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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