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Bullah Family History

Bullah 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: Bulla, Ullah, Bellah, Buller, Bull, Bullen, Bolla, Balla, Bullis

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Where is the Bullah family from?

You can see how Bullah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bullah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bullah families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Bullah families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bullah's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bullah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bullah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Bullah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bullah 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bullah. 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 Bullah. For the veterans among your Bullah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bullah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bullah 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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