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Butchert Family History

Butchert 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: Butchart, Butcher, Buchert, Bucher, Burchett, Buscher, Boschert

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Where is the Butchert family from?

You can see how Butchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Butchert families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Butchert families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Butchert's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Butchert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butchert 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 Butchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Butchert. 100% of Butchert 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 311 census records available for the last name Butchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchert 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Butchert. 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 39 military records available for the last name Butchert. For the veterans among your Butchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butchert lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Butchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Butchert in 1977 was 62, and 53 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Butchert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butchert 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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