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Bulen Family History

Bulen Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from Buhlen in the Waldeck area in Hesse. Perhaps also English: variant of Bullen.

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


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You can see how Bulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bulen families living in Hampshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bulen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bulen families in 1891.
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What did your Bulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bulen. 100% of Bulen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulen 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bulen. 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 365 military records available for the last name Bulen. For the veterans among your Bulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bulen in 1947 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulen 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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