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Butterman Family History

Butterman Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a dairyman or seller of dairy produce (see Butter).

Americanized form of German Buttermann a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Butterman family from?

You can see how Butterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Butterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Butterman families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Butterman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Butterman families in 1891.
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What did your Butterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Butterman. 100% of Butterman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Butterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butterman 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Butterman. 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 259 military records available for the last name Butterman. For the veterans among your Butterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butterman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Butterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Butterman in 1959 was 61, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butterman 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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