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Butko Family History

Butko 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: Butto, Busko, Bucko, Batko, Butka, Dutko, Tutko, Butt, Buck, Muto

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Where is the Butko family from?

You can see how Butko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Butko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Butko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Butko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butko 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 Butko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butko. 44% of Butko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Butko women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Inspector
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Butko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Butko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butko 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Butko. 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 136 military records available for the last name Butko. For the veterans among your Butko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Butko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Butko in 1961 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Butko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butko 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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