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Butelman Family History

Butelman 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: Butman, Belman, Nudelman, Boelman, Beukelman, Bostelman, Uselman

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Where is the Butelman family from?

You can see how Butelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Butelman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Butelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Butelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Butelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butelman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Butelman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Butelman. For the veterans among your Butelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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