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Bollier Name Meaning

French (mainly northern):: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bolohari composed of the elements bolo ‘friend brother’ and hari ‘army’. variant of Boulier an agent derivative of boule ‘(bowling) ball’.

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


Similar surnames: Hollier, Bolliger, Boulier, Lallier, Billiet, Blier, Bossier, Boxler

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Where is the Bollier family from?

You can see how Bollier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bollier families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bollier's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bollier families in 1891.
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What did your Bollier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bollier. 100% of Bollier 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bollier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollier 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Bollier. 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 325 military records available for the last name Bollier. For the veterans among your Bollier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bollier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bollier in 1953 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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