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Buelter Family History

Buelter 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: Bueter, Belter, Bulter, Boelter, Bueltel, Butler, Buller, Bolter

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Where is the Buelter family from?

You can see how Buelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buelter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Buelter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buelter families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buelter's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Buelter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buelter 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 Buelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buelter. 64% of Buelter men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

What Buelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Buelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buelter 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Buelter. 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 53 military records available for the last name Buelter. For the veterans among your Buelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buelter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Buelter in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buelter 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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