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Butchie Family History

Butchie 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: Duthie, Buche, Bueche, Butcher, Murchie, Ritchie, Ketchie, Butch

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Where is the Butchie family from?

You can see how Butchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Butchie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Butchie family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Butchie's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Butchie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butchie 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 Butchie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butchie. 100% of Butchie 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 121 census records available for the last name Butchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchie 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 Butchie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Butchie. For the veterans among your Butchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butchie lifespan?

Average Butchie life expectancy in 1983 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butchie 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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