Bulley Family History

Bulley Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin) is a habitational name derived from any of several places in northern France called Bouillé (La Manche, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne) or Bully-en-Brai (Seine-Maritime). The name comes from a Gaulish personal name of uncertain form and meaning plus the locative suffix -acum.

Additionally, it is a habitational name from one or more of several places with similar names in England. Examples include Bulleigh in Devon or Bulley in Gloucestershire.

Both of these English places are named with the Old English term bula, meaning ‘bull,’ combined with lēah, which means ‘woodland clearing.’

This etymology highlights the connection between geographical features and the names given to various locales in both France and England.

Such habitational names often reflect the landscape and activities associated with these areas, illustrating how history and language intertwine.

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

Similar surnames: Burley, Buller, Buley, Hulley, Pulley, Bullen, Curley, Bodley, Billy, Batley

78,000 record(s) for Bulley

23K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
20K	Census and Voter Lists
31K	Member Trees

Where is the Bulley family from?

You can see how Bulley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bulley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bulley family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bulley's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Bulley families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bulley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bulley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bulley. 44% of Bulley men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bulley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bulley were Operator and Cook.

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

44%

Truck driver

10%

Farmer

10%

Operator

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

24%

Typist

16%

Housewife

16%

Cook

16%

What Bulley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 20K census records available for the last name Bulley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Bulley. 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.

Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Bulley. For the veterans among your Bulley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Bulley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bulley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bulley in 1960 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.