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Buttweiler Family History

Buttweiler 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: Buttler, Detweiler, Tutwiler, Rothweiler, Dettwiler, Butler, Butter

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Where is the Buttweiler family from?

You can see how Buttweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buttweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Buttweiler families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Buttweiler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Buttweiler families in 1880.
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What did your Buttweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buttweiler. 100% of Buttweiler women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Buttweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttweiler 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Buttweiler. 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 95 military records available for the last name Buttweiler. For the veterans among your Buttweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttweiler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Buttweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buttweiler in 1958 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttweiler 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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