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Bulaw Family History

Bulaw 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: Bula, Bulat, Bulow, Buda, Mula, Balan, Bala, Blau, Budai, Bull

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Where is the Bulaw family from?

You can see how Bulaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bulaw families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bulaw's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bulaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bulaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulaw 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bulaw. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bulaw. For the veterans among your Bulaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bulaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bulaw in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulaw 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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