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Butaud Family History

Butaud Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bodwald composed of the elements bod ‘messenger’ and wald ‘power authority’.

See also Buteau.

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


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Where is the Butaud family from?

You can see how Butaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Butaud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Butaud family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Butaud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Butaud families in 1891.
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What did your Butaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butaud. 50% of Butaud men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Butaud women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Butaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butaud 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Butaud. 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 113 military records available for the last name Butaud. For the veterans among your Butaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butaud lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Butaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Butaud in 1951 was 27, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butaud 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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