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Bulther Family History

Bulther 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: Bulter, Butler, Buller, Bolter, Butter, Belcher, Bucher, Bulmer

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Where is the Bulther family from?

You can see how Bulther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bulther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bulther families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bulther families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bulther's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bulther families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Bulther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bulther 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bulther. 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 Bulther. For the veterans among your Bulther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bulther lifespan?

Average Bulther life expectancy in 1989 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bulther 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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