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Butare Family History

Butare 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: Bitar, Buter, Stare, Bare, Bucaro, Bustard, Butala, Bubar, Butera

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Where is the Butare family from?

You can see how Butare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butare family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butare family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Butare's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Butare families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butare 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 Butare ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Butare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butare 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Butare. 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 9 military records available for the last name Butare. For the veterans among your Butare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butare lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Butare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Butare in 1984 was 69, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butare 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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