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Builder Family History

Builder Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Bolder.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Builder family from?

You can see how Builder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Builder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Builder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Builder families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Builder's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Builder families in 1891.
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What did your Builder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Builder. 100% of Builder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Builder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Builder 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Builder. 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 975 military records available for the last name Builder. For the veterans among your Builder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Builder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Builder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Builder in 1963 was 85, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Builder 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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