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Butchell Family History

Butchell 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: Burchell, Bothell, Mitchell, Kitchell, Gatchell, Patchell, Buchele

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Where is the Butchell family from?

You can see how Butchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Butchell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Butchell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butchell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Butchell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butchell 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 Butchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Butchell. 100% of Butchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Butchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Butchell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Butchell. For the veterans among your Butchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butchell lifespan?

Average Butchell life expectancy in 1978 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butchell 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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