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Bouters Family History

Bouters 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: Wouters, Bolter, Buter, Souter, Butters, Borders, Boutros, Boers

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Where is the Bouters family from?

You can see how Bouters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bouters families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bouters's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bouters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Bouters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouters 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bouters. 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 Bouters. For the veterans among your Bouters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouters lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Bouters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bouters in 1977 was 51, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouters 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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