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Butz Family History

Butz Surname Meaning

South German (mainly Switzerland): from a derivative of Butzo, a pet form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart). South German (mainly Switzerland; Bütz): topographic name for someone who lived near a well from Middle High German bütze ‘well puddle’ (from Latin puteus).

South German: nickname from Middle High German butze denoting something small (an apple core, a small piece of something left over, a small person, a poltergeist). Compare Putz.

North German: topographic name from dialect butz(e) ‘small room, alcove in the wall for sleeping’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Butz family from?

You can see how Butz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Butz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Butz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Butz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Butz families in 1891.
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What did your Butz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butz. 18% of Butz men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Butz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butz were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Butz. For the veterans among your Butz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Butz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Butz in 1948 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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