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Butas Family History

Butas 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: Buras, Buzas, Butts, Butt, Lucas, Buda, Buss, Buteau, Budai, Burns

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Where is the Butas family from?

You can see how Butas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Butas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Butas families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butas's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Butas families in 1891.
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What did your Butas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butas. 100% of Butas 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 185 census records available for the last name Butas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butas 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Butas. 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 89 military records available for the last name Butas. For the veterans among your Butas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Butas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Butas in 1975 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butas 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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