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Bolback Family History

Bolback 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: Boback, Black, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Bellack, Colbeck, Koback, Holbeck

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Where is the Bolback family from?

You can see how Bolback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bolback families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bolback's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bolback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Bolback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolback 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bolback. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bolback. For the veterans among your Bolback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Bolback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bolback in 1966 was 73, and 92 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolback 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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