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Butard Family History

Butard 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: Bustard, Buzard, Bard, Beard, Mustard, Bayard, Buzzard, Bitar, Attard

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Where is the Butard family from?

You can see how Butard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butard family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Butard's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Butard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Butard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butard 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Butard. 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 30 military records available for the last name Butard. For the veterans among your Butard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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