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Bulgin Family History

Bulgin Surname Meaning

English (southern): nickname from a diminutive of Middle English bule bulle ‘bull’.

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


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Where is the Bulgin family from?

You can see how Bulgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulgin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Bulgin families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bulgin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bulgin families in 1891.
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What did your Bulgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bulgin. 34% of Bulgin men worked as a Baker and 86% of Bulgin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulgin were Butcher and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker
    34%
  • Nilinvalid
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bulgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulgin 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Bulgin. 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 231 military records available for the last name Bulgin. For the veterans among your Bulgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulgin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bulgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bulgin in 1965 was 86, and 57 in 2004.

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