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Butnar Family History

Butnar 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: Butner, Butler, Butter, Buteau, Bonar, Bitar, Bodnar, Buter, Budner

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Where is the Butnar family from?

You can see how Butnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butnar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butnar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Butnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Butnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butnar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Butnar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Butnar. For the veterans among your Butnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butnar lifespan?

Average Butnar life expectancy in 1971 was 75 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 Butnar 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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