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Butowski Family History

Butowski 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: Bukowski, Gutowski, Butkowski, Borowski, Turowski, Zukowski, Bukoski

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Where is the Butowski family from?

You can see how Butowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butowski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Butowski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Butowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butowski 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 126 census records available for the last name Butowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butowski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Butowski. 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 44 military records available for the last name Butowski. For the veterans among your Butowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Butowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Butowski in 1972 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butowski 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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