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Butell Family History

Butell 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: Burell, Buell, Boutell, Bell, Tell, Buteau, Bull, Burrell, Guell

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Where is the Butell family from?

You can see how Butell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Butell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Butell family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Butell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Butell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Butell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butell. 60% of Butell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Butell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Butell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Butell. 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 106 military records available for the last name Butell. For the veterans among your Butell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Butell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Butell in 1968 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Butell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butell 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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