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Bulova Family History

Bulova 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: Bula, Bulla, Bukovac, Bulow, Bova, Baloga, Boda, Buda, Oliva, Love

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Where is the Bulova family from?

You can see how Bulova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulova family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulova families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bulova families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulova's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bulova families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulova 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 Bulova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bulova. 100% of Bulova men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Bulova family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Bulova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulova 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Bulova. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bulova. For the veterans among your Bulova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulova lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bulova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bulova in 1958 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulova

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulova 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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