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Bulf Family History

Bulf 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: Buff, Bull, Bula, Bolf, Bult, Wulf, Nulf, Buls, Bell, Butt

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Where is the Bulf family from?

You can see how Bulf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bulf family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bulf's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Bulf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulf 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 Bulf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bulf. 100% of Bulf men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Bulf women worked as an Office Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Bulf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Bulf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulf 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bulf. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bulf. For the veterans among your Bulf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bulf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bulf in 1973 was 24, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bulf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulf 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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