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Bulton Family History

Bulton 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: Buxton, Belton, Bilton, Bufton, Bolton, Burton, Fulton, Button

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Where is the Bulton family from?

You can see how Bulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Bulton families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bulton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bulton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulton 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 Bulton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bulton. 100% of Bulton men worked as a Carpenter and 83% of Bulton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bulton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulton 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Bulton. 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 244 military records available for the last name Bulton. For the veterans among your Bulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Bulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bulton in 1969 was 54, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulton 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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