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Bulford Family History

Bulford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Bulford in Wiltshire or less probably from a lost place called Bulford in Strensall (North Yorkshire).

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


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Where is the Bulford family from?

You can see how Bulford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Bulford families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bulford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bulford families in 1891.
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What did your Bulford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer H and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bulford. 34% of Bulford men worked as a Builders Labourer H and 84% of Bulford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulford were Electrician and Temporary Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer H
    34%
  • Colliery Stower (below) Heavy W
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Ogp Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Temporary Nurse
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bulford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bulford. 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 467 military records available for the last name Bulford. For the veterans among your Bulford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulford lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bulford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bulford in 1941 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulford 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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