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Bullas Family History

Bullas Surname Meaning

Denoting someone living by or employed at a cattle shed, the term has its roots in Middle English.

It combines the words bule, bulle, and bole with h(o)us, which translates to ‘bull house’.

The Sheffield (WR Yorks) place name originates from Bullhouse, located near Penistone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bullas family from?

You can see how Bullas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bullas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bullas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Bullas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bullas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bullas families in 1891.
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What did your Bullas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bullas. 43% of Bullas men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Bullas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bullas were Bus Conductor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Bus Conductor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Duties
    4%
  • Cotton Winder
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bullas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bullas 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Bullas. 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 262 military records available for the last name Bullas. For the veterans among your Bullas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bullas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bullas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bullas in 1965 was 93, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bullas 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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