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Butnis Family History

Butnis 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: Burns, Bullis, Buis, Banis, Bugni, Benis, Bunin, Butner, Bettis

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Where is the Butnis family from?

You can see how Butnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butnis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Butnis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Butnis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Butnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butnis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Butnis. 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 Butnis. For the veterans among your Butnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butnis lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Butnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Butnis in 1986 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butnis 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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