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Bulles Family History

Bulles 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: Buller, Bullen, Bullis, Balles, Bulley, Belles, Bulls, Bolles

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Where is the Bulles family from?

You can see how Bulles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bulles families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bulles's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bulles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulles 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 Bulles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bulles. 100% of Bulles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bulles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulles 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Bulles. 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 172 military records available for the last name Bulles. For the veterans among your Bulles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bulles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bulles in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulles 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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