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Bulriss Family History

Bulriss 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: Burriss, Bliss, Bullis, Burress, Burris, Bullins, Euliss, Burruss

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Where is the Bulriss family from?

You can see how Bulriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulriss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bulriss families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Bulriss family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulriss's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bulriss families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulriss 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 Bulriss ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bulriss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Bulriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulriss 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 Bulriss. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bulriss. For the veterans among your Bulriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulriss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bulriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bulriss in 1968 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulriss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulriss 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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