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Bultsma Family History

Bultsma 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: Bultema, Bultman, Bylsma, Huntsman, Bula, Bulla, Busa, Butman

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Where is the Bultsma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bultsma 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 Bultsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bultsma. 38% of Bultsma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bultsma women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • File Setter Bath Rooms
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Bultsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bultsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bultsma 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bultsma. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bultsma. For the veterans among your Bultsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bultsma lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bultsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bultsma in 1960 was 50, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bultsma 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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