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Butterfass Family History

Butterfass 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: Butters, Butterman, Buttermore, Butter, Buttery, Butterfield

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Where is the Butterfass family from?

You can see how Butterfass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butterfass family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Butterfass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Butterfass families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Butterfass's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Butterfass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butterfass 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 Butterfass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butterfass. 24% of Butterfass men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Butterfass women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Butterfass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butterfass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butterfass 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Butterfass. 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 209 military records available for the last name Butterfass. For the veterans among your Butterfass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butterfass lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Butterfass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Butterfass in 1961 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Butterfass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butterfass 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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