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Bulava Family History

Bulava 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, Kulaga, Blaha, Butala, Bulat, Bava, Salava, Blake, Black

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Where is the Bulava family from?

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

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bulava. 50% of Bulava men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bulava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Bulava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulava 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bulava. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bulava. For the veterans among your Bulava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulava lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Bulava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bulava in 1973 was 90, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulava

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulava 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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