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Builes Family History

Builes Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia): Castilianized form of Catalan Buils a topographic name from the plural of buil ‘cowshed’

(from Latin bovile).

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


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Where is the Builes family from?

You can see how Builes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Builes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Builes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Builes families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Builes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Builes families in 1880.
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What did your Builes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Builes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Builes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Builes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Builes. For the veterans among your Builes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Builes lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Builes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Builes in 1985 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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