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Builla Family History

Builla 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: Bulla, Brilla, Brill, Villa, Bill, Bull, Bolla, Balla, Bula, Billy

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Where is the Builla family from?

You can see how Builla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Builla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Builla families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Builla family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Builla's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Builla families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Builla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Builla 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Builla. 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 Builla. For the veterans among your Builla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Builla lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Builla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Builla in 1983 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Builla 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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