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Bules Family History

Bules 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: Buley, Biles, Jules, Bales, Boles, Bulls, Bulen, Bures, Byles, Buls

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Where is the Bules family from?

You can see how Bules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bules families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Bules families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bules's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bules families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bules 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 Bules ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bules. 43% of Bules men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bules women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bules were Electrician and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bules 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Bules. 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 205 military records available for the last name Bules. For the veterans among your Bules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bules lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bules in 1964 was 80, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bules 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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