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Bildson Family History

Bildson Surname 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: Bilson, Bilton, Belson, Bisson, Baldon, Biedron, Bulson, Wilson

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Where is the Bildson family from?

You can see how Bildson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bildson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bildson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bildson family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bildson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bildson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bildson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bildson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bildson. 100% of Bildson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Bildson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bildson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bildson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Bildson. For the veterans among your Bildson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bildson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Bildson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bildson in 1966 was 57, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bildson 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.

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