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Bulkely Family History

Bulkely 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: Bulkeley, Blakely, Bulley, Buckel, Buley, Burkel, Buckey, Burkey

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Where is the Bulkely family from?

You can see how Bulkely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulkely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulkely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bulkely family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulkely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bulkely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Bulkely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulkely 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bulkely. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bulkely. For the veterans among your Bulkely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulkely lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Bulkely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bulkely in 1970 was 81, and 71 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulkely 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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