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Butchelder Family History

Butchelder 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: Batchelder, Bachelder, Batcheller, Batchelor, Buchalter, Buechler

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Where is the Butchelder family from?

You can see how Butchelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butchelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Butchelder families living in New Hampshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Butchelder's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Butchelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Butchelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchelder 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Butchelder. 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 16 military records available for the last name Butchelder. For the veterans among your Butchelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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