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Bollenbacker Family History

Bollenbacker 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: Bollenbacher, Ellenbecker, Bollenbach, Hollenback, Offenbacker

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Where is the Bollenbacker family from?

You can see how Bollenbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollenbacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollenbacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bollenbacker families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bollenbacker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bollenbacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollenbacker 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 Bollenbacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bollenbacker. 100% of Bollenbacker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bollenbacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Bollenbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollenbacker 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bollenbacker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bollenbacker. For the veterans among your Bollenbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollenbacker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Bollenbacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bollenbacker in 1972 was 86, and 87 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bollenbacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollenbacker 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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