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Buillen Family History

Buillen 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: Bullen, Billen, Guillen, Quillen, Mullen, Billet, Buller, Cullen

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Where is the Buillen family from?

You can see how Buillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buillen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buillen family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buillen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Buillen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buillen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Buillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buillen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Buillen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Buillen. For the veterans among your Buillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buillen lifespan?

Average Buillen life expectancy in 1990 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buillen 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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