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Bildings Family History

Bildings 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: Billings, Billing, Wilding, Iddings, Hilding, Killings, Giddings

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Where is the Bildings family from?

You can see how Bildings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bildings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bildings families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bildings family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bildings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bildings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bildings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bildings 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bildings. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bildings. For the veterans among your Bildings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bildings lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Bildings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bildings in 1971 was 79, and 31 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bildings 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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