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Bulock Family History

Bulock 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: Bulick, Block, Bullock, Burlock, Black, Brock, Buck, Lock, Blick

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Where is the Bulock family from?

You can see how Bulock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bulock families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bulock's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bulock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulock 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 Bulock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bulock. 100% of Bulock 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Bulock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulock 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Bulock. 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 227 military records available for the last name Bulock. For the veterans among your Bulock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bulock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bulock in 1966 was 59, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulock 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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