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Bulled Family History

Bulled Surname Meaning

From Bullhead in Iddesleigh (Devon). The place-name is from Old English bula ‘bull’ + hēafod ‘head’ in some undetermined sense.

For an impetuous headstrong person, Middle English bule bulle bol(e) ‘bull’ + hefed hed ‘head’.

It is unknown if this became a hereditary surname.

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


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Where is the Bulled family from?

You can see how Bulled families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulled family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Bulled families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Bulled families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bulled's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bulled families in 1891.
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What did your Bulled ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bulled. 30% of Bulled men worked as a Farmer and 88% of Bulled women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulled were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • Farm Carter Heavy Work
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bulled. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulled 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bulled. 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 101 military records available for the last name Bulled. For the veterans among your Bulled ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulled lifespan?

Average Bulled life expectancy in 2001 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulled 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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