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Bulmahn Family History

Bulmahn 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: Bulman, Ulman, Burman, Butman, Belman, Buxman, Bultman, Budman

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Where is the Bulmahn family from?

You can see how Bulmahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulmahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Bulmahn families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bulmahn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bulmahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulmahn 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 Bulmahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bulmahn. 46% of Bulmahn 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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    19%

What Bulmahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Bulmahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulmahn 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bulmahn. 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 98 military records available for the last name Bulmahn. For the veterans among your Bulmahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulmahn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bulmahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bulmahn in 1956 was 51, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulmahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulmahn 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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