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Bollman Family History

Bollman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Bollmann. This surname is also found in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Bollman family from?

You can see how Bollman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bollman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bollman families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bollman's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bollman families in 1891.
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What did your Bollman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Bollman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bollman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bollman. For the veterans among your Bollman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bollman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bollman in 1953 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bollman 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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