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Butani Family History

Butani 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: Budai, Tani, Bugni, Butman, Otani, Bufano, Butala, Rutan, Buban

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Where is the Butani family from?

You can see how Butani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butani family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butani's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Butani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Butani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butani 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Butani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Butani. For the veterans among your Butani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butani lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Butani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Butani in 1991 was 84, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butani ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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