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Boterman Family History

Boterman 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: Bowerman, Boerman, Berman, Waterman, Alterman, Moerman, Hoberman

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Where is the Boterman family from?

You can see how Boterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Boterman families living in South Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boterman's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Boterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Boterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boterman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Boterman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Boterman. For the veterans among your Boterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boterman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Boterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boterman in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boterman 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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