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Buterman Family History

Buterman 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: Guterman, Butterman, Berman, Waterman, Alterman, Burman, Butman

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Where is the Buterman family from?

You can see how Buterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buterman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buterman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Buterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buterman 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 155 census records available for the last name Buterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buterman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Buterman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Buterman. For the veterans among your Buterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buterman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Buterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buterman in 1979 was 68, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buterman 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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