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Bollea Family History

Bollea 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: Bolle, Bolla, Boller, Bolles, Bollen, Toller, Billet, Buller, Bolter

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Where is the Bollea family from?

You can see how Bollea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bollea families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bollea's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bollea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollea 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 Bollea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bollea. 100% of Bollea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bollea women worked as a Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Bollea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Bollea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollea 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Bollea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Bollea. For the veterans among your Bollea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollea lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bollea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bollea in 1972 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bollea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollea 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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