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Bollis Family History

Bollis 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: Bullis, Bellis, Lollis, Hollis, Ballis, Bollin, Bolles, Ollis, Follis

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Where is the Bollis family from?

You can see how Bollis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bollis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bollis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bollis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bollis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollis 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 Bollis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bollis. 100% of Bollis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bollis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Bollis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollis 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Bollis. 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 157 military records available for the last name Bollis. For the veterans among your Bollis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bollis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bollis in 1964 was 67, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollis 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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