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Bultz Family History

Bultz 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: Butz, Boltz, Biltz, Pultz, Beltz, Baltz, Burtz, Bult, Hultz, Fultz

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Where is the Bultz family from?

You can see how Bultz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bultz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bultz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bultz families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bultz's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bultz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bultz 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 Bultz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rubber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bultz. 100% of Bultz men worked as a Rubber.

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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

  • Rubber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Bultz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bultz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bultz. 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 98 military records available for the last name Bultz. For the veterans among your Bultz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bultz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Bultz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bultz in 1956 was 64, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bultz 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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