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Bulyer Family History

Bulyer 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, Bulmer, Bulter, Buyer, Bulger, Burger, Fuller, Butler, Tuller

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Where is the Bulyer family from?

You can see how Bulyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bulyer families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bulyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulyer 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 Bulyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bulyer. 100% of Bulyer women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Bulyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Bulyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulyer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bulyer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bulyer. For the veterans among your Bulyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Bulyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bulyer in 1971 was 71, and 81 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulyer 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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