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Butchis Family History

Butchis 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, Buchs, Cutchins, Hutchins, Butch, Cutchin, Butchko, Buchta

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Where is the Butchis family from?

You can see how Butchis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Butchis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Butchis families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Butchis's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Butchis families in 1851.
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What did your Butchis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Butchis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Butchis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Butchis. For the veterans among your Butchis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butchis lifespan?

Average Butchis life expectancy in 1977 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butchis 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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