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Old Bull Family History

Old Bull Name 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: Bull, Oldenburg, Odell, Turnbull, Lull, Dull, Lo Bue, Woodhull

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Where is the Old Bull family from?

You can see how Old Bull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Old Bull family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Old Bull families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Old Bull's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Old Bull families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Old Bull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Old Bull ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Old Bull ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Old Bull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Old Bull 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Old Bull. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Old Bull. For the veterans among your Old Bull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Old Bull lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Old Bull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Old Bull in 1977 was 34, and 67 in 1997.

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