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Bulgin Family History

Bulgin Surname Meaning

English (southern): nickname from a diminutive of Middle English bule bulle ‘bull’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bulgin family from?

You can see how Bulgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulgin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Bulgin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulgin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bulgin families in 1911.
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What did your Bulgin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bulgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulgin 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Bulgin. 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 231 military records available for the last name Bulgin. For the veterans among your Bulgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulgin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bulgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bulgin in 1965 was 86, and 57 in 2004.

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