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Butchek Family History

Butchek 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: Butcher, Bucher, Bucek, Buche, Buscher, Buchen, Bueche, Buechel

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Where is the Butchek family from?

You can see how Butchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Butchek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Butchek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Butchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butchek 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 Butchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butchek. 60% of Butchek men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Butchek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Butchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Butchek. 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 38 military records available for the last name Butchek. For the veterans among your Butchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butchek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Butchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Butchek in 1969 was 81, and 43 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Butchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butchek 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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