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Bollenhagen Family History

Bollenhagen 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: Borkenhagen, Falkenhagen, Buddenhagen, Bugenhagen, Mollenhauer

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Where is the Bollenhagen family from?

You can see how Bollenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollenhagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollenhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bollenhagen families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bollenhagen's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Bollenhagen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Bollenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollenhagen 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Bollenhagen. 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 119 military records available for the last name Bollenhagen. For the veterans among your Bollenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollenhagen lifespan?

Average Bollenhagen life expectancy in 1989 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollenhagen 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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