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Bulbin Family History

Bulbin 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: Bulin, Busbin, Albin, Lubin, Rubin, Babin, Blain, Bullen, Budin

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Where is the Bulbin family from?

You can see how Bulbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulbin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bulbin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Bulbin families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulbin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bulbin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulbin 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 70 census records available for the last name Bulbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulbin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bulbin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bulbin. For the veterans among your Bulbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulbin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Bulbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bulbin in 1976 was 85, and 100 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulbin 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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