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Bulfin Family History

Bulfin Surname Meaning

probably a variant of the now extinct English surname Bulfinch a nickname from the bird.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bulfin family from?

You can see how Bulfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulfin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Bulfin families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bulfin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bulfin families in 1891.
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What did your Bulfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bulfin. 75% of Bulfin 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
    75%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bulfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulfin 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Bulfin. 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 319 military records available for the last name Bulfin. For the veterans among your Bulfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulfin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bulfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bulfin in 1966 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulfin 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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