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Butterman Name 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


Similar surnames: Putterman, Batterman, Futterman, Ketterman, Bowerman, Waterman

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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 1911 there were 11 Butterman families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Butterman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Butterman families in 1911.
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What did your Butterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butterman. 17% of Butterman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Butterman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butterman were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Patient
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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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 Canada, 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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