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Buthke Family History

Buthke 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: Bethke, Buttke, Butzke, Bathke, Burke, Duthie, Buche, Lutke, Bathe

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Where is the Buthke family from?

You can see how Buthke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Buthke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buthke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buthke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Buthke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Buthke. 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 8 military records available for the last name Buthke. For the veterans among your Buthke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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