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Bulke Family History

Bulke 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: Burke, Belke, Balke, Buske, Hulke, Budke, Bunke, Mule, Blake, Duke

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Where is the Bulke family from?

You can see how Bulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Bulke families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulke's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bulke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bulke. 60% of Bulke men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Silver Man
    40%

What Bulke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Bulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulke 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Bulke. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bulke. For the veterans among your Bulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bulke in 1963 was 83, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulke 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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