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Bultena Family History

Bultena Name 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: Bultema, Bullen, Bolten, Sultana, Bulter, Bunten, Butera, Bulen

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Where is the Bultena family from?

You can see how Bultena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bultena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bultena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bultena families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bultena's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bultena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bultena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bultena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bultena. 56% of Bultena men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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What Bultena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Bultena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bultena 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 Bultena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Bultena. For the veterans among your Bultena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bultena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bultena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bultena in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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