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Butdorf Family History

Butdorf Surname Meaning

Variant of Buttorff a surname of German origin (see Bottorff). Compare Batdorf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Butdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Butdorf family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Butdorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Butdorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Butdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butdorf 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Butdorf. 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 24 military records available for the last name Butdorf. For the veterans among your Butdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butdorf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Butdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Butdorf in 1973 was 69, and 82 in 2000.

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