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Bulander Family History

Bulander 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: Bolander, Lander, Brander, Melander, Helander, Blender, Boulanger

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Where is the Bulander family from?

You can see how Bulander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bulander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bulander family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bulander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bulander ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Bulander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulander 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bulander. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bulander. For the veterans among your Bulander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bulander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bulander in 1968 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

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