The Buktenica Family Archive
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The Buktenica Family Archive

Preserving the story of the Buktenica family, from the island of Šolta to families living throughout the world.

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Our purpose

Keeping our family history alive

This archive brings together family names, photographs, documents, memories and research so that future generations can understand where the Buktenica family came from and how its branches spread across the world.

Family Tree

Explore known ancestors, descendants, marriages and family connections.

Historic Records

Preserve certificates, correspondence, gravestones and other source material.

Family Stories

Record the memories and personal accounts that bring names and dates to life.

Sample family tree

Early Buktenica generations

Tap or click a name to view a brief profile. These entries are editable placeholders.

Matteo Kuparić later Buktenica
Born circa 1730
Ivan Buktenica Born 1765
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Surname history

A growing historical record

The following timeline provides a simple starting point. Each statement can be expanded as more documentary evidence becomes available.

18th century — Grohote, Šolta

The Buktenica surname is associated with Grohote on the island of Šolta, Croatia.

Circa 1730 — Matteo Kuparić

According to family tradition, Matteo Kuparić later used the Buktenica surname.

1765 — Ivan Buktenica

Ivan is believed to have been the first male born with the Buktenica surname.

20th century onward — A worldwide family

Family branches settled in Australia, the United States, Argentina and elsewhere.

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Help preserve the family story

Family members can submit corrections, photographs, documents and memories. This demonstration form does not yet send information to an email address.