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Butkovic Family History

Butkovic Surname Meaning

Croatian (Butković); Slovenian and Slovak (Butkovič): patronymic from a pet form of a Slavic compound personal name such as Budislav based on the element bud ‘to inspire’ (from Old Slavic buditi).

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


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Where is the Butkovic family from?

You can see how Butkovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkovic family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Butkovic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Butkovic families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butkovic's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Butkovic families in 1891.
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What did your Butkovic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butkovic. 43% of Butkovic 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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Butcher
    29%

What Butkovic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Butkovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkovic 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Butkovic. 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 151 military records available for the last name Butkovic. For the veterans among your Butkovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkovic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Butkovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Butkovic in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butkovic 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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