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Bulis Family History

Bulis 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: Bullis, Buis, Kulis, Balis, Bulls, Bulin, Pulis, Buls, Boris, Melis

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Where is the Bulis family from?

You can see how Bulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Bulis families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bulis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bulis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bulis. 25% of Bulis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Machinist Helper
    17%
  • Roofer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulis 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Bulis. 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 245 military records available for the last name Bulis. For the veterans among your Bulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bulis in 1966 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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