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Builer Family History

Builer 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: Butler, Buller, Bailer, Beiler, Guiler, Busler, Buhler, Bailey

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Where is the Builer family from?

You can see how Builer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Builer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Builer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Builer family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Builer's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Builer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Builer 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 Builer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Builer. 100% of Builer 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 313 census records available for the last name Builer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Builer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Builer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Builer. For the veterans among your Builer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Builer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Builer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Builer in 1980 was 85, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Builer 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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