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Butchey Family History

Butchey 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: Butcher, Bucher, Buche, Bushey, Ritchey, Buscher, Buchen, Bueche

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Where is the Butchey family from?

You can see how Butchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Butchey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Butchey families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Butchey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Butchey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Butchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Butchey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Butchey. For the veterans among your Butchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butchey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Butchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Butchey in 1972 was 81, and 73 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butchey 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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