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Bulger Family History

Bulger Name Meaning

Irish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Bolger .

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


Similar surnames: Belger, Burger, Bunger, Buller, Bolger, Bunker, Boulter, Culmer

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Where is the Bulger family from?

You can see how Bulger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 113 Bulger families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bulger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bulger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bulger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bulger. 50% of Bulger men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bulger women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulger were Pecheur and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Pecheur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    43%
  • Student
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Bulger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulger 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bulger. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bulger. For the veterans among your Bulger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bulger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bulger in 1947 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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