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Bulens Family History

Bulens 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: Bulen, Buren, Burns, Bullen, Bolen, Bullis, Buley, Bauwens, Biles

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Where is the Bulens family from?

You can see how Bulens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bulens family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bulens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Bulens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulens 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bulens. 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 93 military records available for the last name Bulens. For the veterans among your Bulens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bulens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bulens in 1970 was 74, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulens 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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