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Bulston Family History

Bulston 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: Burston, Bulson, Alston, Colston, Ruston, Rolston, Buxton, Beaston

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Where is the Bulston family from?

You can see how Bulston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulston family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bulston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bulston families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulston's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bulston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulston 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 80 census records available for the last name Bulston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulston 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bulston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bulston. For the veterans among your Bulston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulston 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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