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Bollenbach Family History

Bollenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Baden called Bollenbach.

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


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Where is the Bollenbach family from?

You can see how Bollenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bollenbach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bollenbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bollenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Bollenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bollenbach. 49% of Bollenbach men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bollenbach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bollenbach were Knitter and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Apprentice Die Maker
    7%
  • Knitter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bollenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollenbach 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Bollenbach. 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 616 military records available for the last name Bollenbach. For the veterans among your Bollenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollenbach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bollenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bollenbach in 1959 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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