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Bulkin Family History

Bulkin 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: Belkin, Culkin, Balkin, Bufkin, Bulin, Sulkin, Blain, Bullen, Budin

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Where is the Bulkin family from?

You can see how Bulkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Bulkin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulkin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bulkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulkin 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 Bulkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Tenant and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bulkin. 25% of Bulkin men worked as a Farm Tenant and 50% of Bulkin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulkin were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Tenant
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookbinder
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Bulkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Bulkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulkin 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Bulkin. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bulkin. For the veterans among your Bulkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulkin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bulkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bulkin in 1959 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulkin 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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