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Butram Family History

Butram 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: Butrum, Buttram, Bertram, Buteau, Buras, Burak, Butman, Putnam, Bram

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Where is the Butram family from?

You can see how Butram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Butram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Butram families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Butram's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Butram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Butram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Butram. 100% of Butram 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Butram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butram 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Butram. 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 434 military records available for the last name Butram. For the veterans among your Butram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butram lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Butram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Butram in 1962 was 83, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butram 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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