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Bollock Family History

Bollock 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: Pollock, Bullock, Kollock, Bellock, Billock, Block, Baldock, Bollom

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Where is the Bollock family from?

You can see how Bollock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bollock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Bollock families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bollock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bollock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollock 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 Bollock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Dealer (shop) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bollock. 100% of Bollock men worked as a Coal Dealer (shop) and 100% of Bollock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Coal Dealer (shop)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bollock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bollock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollock 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Bollock. 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 171 military records available for the last name Bollock. For the veterans among your Bollock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bollock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bollock in 1962 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollock 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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