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Bouthillier Family History

Bouthillier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Bouteiller. This name is sometimes Americanized as Butler. Compare Boutilier.

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


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Where is the Bouthillier family from?

You can see how Bouthillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouthillier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouthillier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Bouthillier families living in New Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bouthillier's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Bouthillier families in 1880.
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What did your Bouthillier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bouthillier. 27% of Bouthillier men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bouthillier women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bouthillier were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bouthillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouthillier 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Bouthillier. 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 462 military records available for the last name Bouthillier. For the veterans among your Bouthillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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