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Butrey Family History

Butrey 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: Autrey, Buttrey, Bury, Butler, Butter, Buren, Audrey, Bussey, Burney

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Where is the Butrey family from?

You can see how Butrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Butrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Butrey family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Butrey's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Butrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butrey 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 Butrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butrey. 100% of Butrey men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Butrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butrey 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 Butrey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Butrey. For the veterans among your Butrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Butrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Butrey in 1973 was 47, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butrey 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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