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Bulger Family History

Bulger Surname Meaning

Irish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Bolger.

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


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Where is the Bulger family from?

You can see how Bulger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 126 Bulger families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bulger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bulger families in 1891.
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What did your Bulger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bulger. 59% of Bulger men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Bulger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulger were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    59%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Bulger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Bulger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulger 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bulger. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bulger. For the veterans among your Bulger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bulger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bulger in 1947 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulger 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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