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Bulson Family History

Bulson Surname Meaning

English: most probably a patronymic from an unidentified medieval personal name but compare Balson and Bolson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bulson family from?

You can see how Bulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Bulson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bulson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bulson families in 1891.
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What did your Bulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bulson. 75% of Bulson 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
    75%
  • House Wife
    13%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulson 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Bulson. 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 880 military records available for the last name Bulson. For the veterans among your Bulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bulson in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulson 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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