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Bullara Family History

Bullara 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: Bullard, Pullara, Buller, Fullard, Billard, Bulla, Pollara, Bollard

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Where is the Bullara family from?

You can see how Bullara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bullara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bullara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bullara family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bullara's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Bullara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bullara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bullara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bullara. 60% of Bullara men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Bullara women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bullara were Barber and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    34%
  • Soldering
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Bullara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Bullara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bullara 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bullara. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bullara. For the veterans among your Bullara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bullara lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bullara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bullara in 1956 was 63, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bullara 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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