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Buler Family History

Buler 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: Butler, Buller, Bulmer, Buter, Buley, Buder, Buser, Buer, Euler

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Where is the Buler family from?

You can see how Buler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Buler families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Buler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buler. 100% of Buler men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Buler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buler 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Buler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 461 military records available for the last name Buler. For the veterans among your Buler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Buler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buler in 1965 was 66, and 38 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buler 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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