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Bullema Family History

Bullema 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: Bultema, Buller, Bullen, Bulley, Bulla, Bullett, Bullerman, Dullea

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bullema 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 Bullema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bullema. 100% of Bullema men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bullema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bullema 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bullema. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bullema. For the veterans among your Bullema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bullema lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Bullema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bullema in 1973 was 89, and 88 in 1988.

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