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Bulay Family History

Bulay 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: Bula, Buley, Boulay, Balay, Buday, Lulay, Dulay, Bulat, Blay, Bugay

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Where is the Bulay family from?

You can see how Bulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bulay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bulay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bulay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bulay. 50% of Bulay men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Bulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulay 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Bulay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Bulay. For the veterans among your Bulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Bulay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bulay in 1962 was 50, and 82 in 1999.

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