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Bollig Family History

Bollig Name Meaning

German: variant of Bolich Compare Bolig

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


Similar surnames: Bollin, Bollich, Bolig, Bolling, Pullig, Rolling, Collin, Bolles

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Where is the Bollig family from?

You can see how Bollig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bollig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bollig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Bollig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bollig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bollig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bollig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bollig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bollig. 37% of Bollig men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Bollig women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bollig were Proprietor and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bollig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bollig 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Bollig. 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 666 military records available for the last name Bollig. For the veterans among your Bollig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bollig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bollig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bollig in 1956 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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