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Bollman Name Meaning

Altered form of German Bollmann . This surname is also found in Sweden.

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


Similar surnames: Pollman, Bullman, Dollman, Boldman, Boleman, Ballman, Bellman

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Where is the Bollman family from?

You can see how Bollman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bollman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Bollman families living in Manitoba. This was about 76% of all the recorded Bollman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bollman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bollman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bollman. 72% of Bollman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Bollman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bollman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bollman. For the veterans among your Bollman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bollman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bollman in 1953 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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