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Bulsford Family History

Bulsford 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: Lunsford, Bassford, Buford, Bluford, Dunsford, Fulford, Pulford

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Where is the Bulsford family from?

You can see how Bulsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulsford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulsford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bulsford family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bulsford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bulsford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bulsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulsford 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bulsford. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bulsford. For the veterans among your Bulsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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