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Bulett Family History

Bulett 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: Bullett, Hulett, Butt, Brett, Burkett, Blatt, Flett, Burgett, Buley

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Where is the Bulett family from?

You can see how Bulett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Bulett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bulett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulett 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 Bulett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bulett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Bulett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulett 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bulett. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bulett. For the veterans among your Bulett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Bulett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bulett in 1965 was 49, and 71 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulett 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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