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Butkus Family History

Butkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: from a personal name based on būti ‘to be to exist’.

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


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Where is the Butkus family from?

You can see how Butkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Butkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Butkus families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butkus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Butkus families in 1891.
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What did your Butkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Butkus. 100% of Butkus men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Butkus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Butkus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Butkus. For the veterans among your Butkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkus lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Butkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Butkus in 1947 was 27, and 87 in 2004.

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