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Origins of the Bulger surname

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We have a total number of 7250 records for people with the last name Bulger.

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Where do most Bulgers live?

In 1921, most Bulgers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bulgers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,650 records for the Bulger surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were Bulgers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bulgers.

What are the most common Bulger first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Bulgers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bulgers in 1921
Domestic Servant

17

None

15

Servant

13

Laundress

11

Charwoman

10

Common Male occupations for Bulgers in 1921
General Labourer

33

Dock Labourer

16

Coal Miner

15

Shoemaker

13

Tailor

12

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