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Buitenwerf Family History

Buitenwerf 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: Guttenberg, Buettner, Biener, Butner, Rutenberg, Burgener, Butenhoff

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Where is the Buitenwerf family from?

You can see how Buitenwerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buitenwerf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Buitenwerf families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Buitenwerf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Buitenwerf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Buitenwerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buitenwerf 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Buitenwerf. 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 25 military records available for the last name Buitenwerf. For the veterans among your Buitenwerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buitenwerf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Buitenwerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buitenwerf in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buitenwerf 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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