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Bulgay Family History

Bulgay 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: Bugay, Bulley, Bula, Bulla, Bugaj, Buley, Buggy, Burgy, Boulay, Balay

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Where is the Bulgay family from?

You can see how Bulgay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulgay family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bulgay family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulgay's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Bulgay families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Bulgay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulgay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bulgay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bulgay. For the veterans among your Bulgay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulgay lifespan?

Average Bulgay life expectancy in 1981 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulgay 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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