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Bulcock Family History

Bulcock Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English bule bole ‘bull’ + the diminutive suffix -cock (see Cocke).

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


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Where is the Bulcock family from?

You can see how Bulcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulcock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bulcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Bulcock families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bulcock's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bulcock families in 1891.
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What did your Bulcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bulcock. 47% of Bulcock men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 64% of Bulcock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulcock were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    47%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Dental Surgeon
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Cotton Weaver
    21%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bulcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulcock 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Bulcock. 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 376 military records available for the last name Bulcock. For the veterans among your Bulcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulcock lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Bulcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bulcock in 1970 was 78, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulcock 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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