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Butzlaff Family History

Butzlaff Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin):: from a Germanized form of the Old Slavic personal name Budislav composed of elements meaning ‘inspiring glory’ (see Budish).

Habitational name from a place in Pomerania called Butzlaff.

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


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Where is the Butzlaff family from?

You can see how Butzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butzlaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Butzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Butzlaff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Butzlaff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Butzlaff families in 1880.
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What did your Butzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butzlaff. 43% of Butzlaff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Butzlaff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butzlaff were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Butzlaff. 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 211 military records available for the last name Butzlaff. For the veterans among your Butzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butzlaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Butzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Butzlaff in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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