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Bulmes Family History

Bulmes 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: Bulmer, Balmes, Buller, Balmer, Bullen, Holmes, Ulmer, Bullis, Balles

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Where is the Bulmes family from?

You can see how Bulmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulmes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bulmes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulmes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bulmes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bulmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulmes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bulmes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bulmes. For the veterans among your Bulmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulmes lifespan?

Average Bulmes life expectancy in 1981 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulmes 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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