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Boughter Family History

Boughter Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Buchter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boughter family from?

You can see how Boughter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boughter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boughter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Boughter families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Boughter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boughter families in 1891.
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What did your Boughter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boughter. 100% of Boughter 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Boughter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boughter 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Boughter. 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 617 military records available for the last name Boughter. For the veterans among your Boughter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boughter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boughter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boughter in 1963 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boughter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boughter 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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