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Origins of the Bulwer surname

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About the Bulwers

We have a total number of 765 records for people with the last name Bulwer.

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Where do most Bulwers live?

In 1921, most Bulwers lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Bulwers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 686 records for the Bulwer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bulwers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bulwers.

What are the most common Bulwer first names?

  • William
  • William Earle Gascoyne Lytton
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bulwers

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

Common Female occupations for Bulwers in 1921
Living On Own Means

8

Dressmaker

5

Private Means

5

Milliner

3

Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Bulwers in 1921
Carpenter

12

Agricultural Labourer

6

Clerk

6

Blacksmith

5

Paper Hanger

5

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