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Bollenbaugh Family History

Bollenbaugh Name 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: Bolenbaugh, Hollenbaugh, Bollenbach, Allenbaugh, Rodenbaugh

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Where is the Bollenbaugh family from?

You can see how Bollenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Bollenbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 74% of all the recorded Bollenbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bollenbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bollenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bollenbaugh. 34% of Bollenbaugh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Bollenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollenbaugh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bollenbaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Bollenbaugh. For the veterans among your Bollenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bollenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bollenbaugh in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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