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Butni Family History

Butni 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: Bugni, Butt, Bunt, Budai, Burns, Butz, Muni, Cutri, Buter, Bunin

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Where is the Butni family from?

You can see how Butni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butni family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butni's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Butni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butni 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 14 census records available for the last name Butni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butni 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Butni. 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 military records available for the last name Butni. For the veterans among your Butni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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