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Bollins Family History

Bollins 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: Bolling, Collins, Dollins, Bollin, Bullins, Pollins, Rollins, Hollins

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Where is the Bollins family from?

You can see how Bollins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bollins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bollins families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bollins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bollins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollins 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 Bollins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bollins. 36% of Bollins men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Bollins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bollins were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

What Bollins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bollins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollins 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Bollins. 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 170 military records available for the last name Bollins. For the veterans among your Bollins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bollins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bollins in 1968 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollins 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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