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Bulson Family History

Bulson Name Meaning

English: most probably a patronymic from an unidentified medieval personal name but compare Balson and Bolson .

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


Similar surnames: Burson, Balson, Belson, Julson, Bolson, Betson, Benson, Musson

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Where is the Bulson family from?

You can see how Bulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 31 Bulson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bulson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bulson. 25% of Bulson men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Bulson women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulson were Truck Driver and 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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulson 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Bulson. 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 880 military records available for the last name Bulson. For the veterans among your Bulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bulson in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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