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Buttermark Family History

Buttermark 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: Buttermore, Butterman, Batterman, Putterman, Futterman, Utterback

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Where is the Buttermark family from?

You can see how Buttermark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttermark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Buttermark families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buttermark's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buttermark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buttermark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buttermark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buttermark. 100% of Buttermark men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Buttermark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttermark 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Buttermark. 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 21 military records available for the last name Buttermark. For the veterans among your Buttermark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttermark lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Buttermark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buttermark in 1964 was 81, and 90 in 2002.

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