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Bultner Family History

Bultner 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, Butner, Burtner, Buttner, Butler, Buller, Bolter, Butter

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Where is the Bultner family from?

You can see how Bultner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bultner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bultner families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bultner's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bultner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bultner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bultner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bultner. 100% of Bultner men worked as a Painter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Bultner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bultner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bultner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bultner. For the veterans among your Bultner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bultner lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bultner

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