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Bouter Family History

Bouter 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: Bolter, Buter, Souter, Boiter, Boutet, Boster, Bouler, Bouyer, Boyter

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Where is the Bouter family from?

You can see how Bouter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bouter family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bouter's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bouter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouter 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 Bouter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Bouter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Bouter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouter 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Bouter. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bouter. For the veterans among your Bouter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouter lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Bouter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bouter in 1981 was 55, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bouter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouter 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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