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Bulin Family History

Bulin Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Bulín): nickname for a fat man (see Bula ). Russian: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Bunin, Budin, Belin, Ballin, Bain, Berlin, Bulen, Brin, Bruin, Bein

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Where is the Bulin family from?

You can see how Bulin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Bulin families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bulin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bulin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bulin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bulin. 26% of Bulin men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Bulin women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulin were Proprietor 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bulin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulin 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Bulin. 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 305 military records available for the last name Bulin. For the veterans among your Bulin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bulin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bulin in 1962 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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