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Bulster Family History

Bulster 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: Balster, Bulter, Buster, Bolster, Bruster, Buller, Bolter, Butter

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Where is the Bulster family from?

You can see how Bulster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bulster families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bulster's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bulster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulster 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 140 census records available for the last name Bulster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulster 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bulster. 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 Bulster. For the veterans among your Bulster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulster lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Bulster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bulster in 1975 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulster 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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