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Bulbert Family History

Bulbert 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: Hulbert, Culbert, Albert, Buller, Gilbert, Halbert, Hubert, Bulmer

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Where is the Bulbert family from?

You can see how Bulbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bulbert families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Bulbert families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulbert's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Bulbert families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Bulbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulbert 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bulbert. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bulbert. For the veterans among your Bulbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulbert lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Bulbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bulbert in 1993 was 72, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulbert 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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