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Bulwer Family History

Bulwer 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: Buller, Bulmer, Bulter, Bulger, Burger, Fuller, Butler, Tuller

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Where is the Bulwer family from?

You can see how Bulwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulwer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulwer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Bulwer families living in Norfolk. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bulwer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bulwer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulwer 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 Bulwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Merchants Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bulwer. 100% of Bulwer men worked as a Coal Merchants Heavy Worker and 64% of Bulwer 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

  • Coal Merchants Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Private Means
    37%

What Bulwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bulwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulwer 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Bulwer. 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 154 military records available for the last name Bulwer. For the veterans among your Bulwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulwer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Bulwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bulwer in 1964 was 73, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulwer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulwer 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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