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Butanda Family History

Butanda 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: Banda, Bunda, Branda, Butala, Burandt, Buwalda, Butland, Blanda

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Where is the Butanda family from?

You can see how Butanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butanda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Butanda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Butanda families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Butanda's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Butanda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butanda. 100% of Butanda 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 75 census records available for the last name Butanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butanda 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Butanda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Butanda. For the veterans among your Butanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butanda lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Butanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Butanda in 1981 was 49, and 44 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butanda 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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