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Buil Family History

Buil Name 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: Bull, Buhl, Bail, Buis, Beil, Burl, Bui, Buie, Buol, Buel

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Where is the Buil family from?

You can see how Buil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Buil family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buil's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Buil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buil. 64% of Buil men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Buil women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Buil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buil 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Buil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Buil. For the veterans among your Buil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buil lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Buil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Buil in 1968 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

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