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Butenis Family History

Butenis 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: Benis, Buteau, Buren, Burns, Buendia, Bullis, Butzen, Buis, Banis

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Where is the Butenis family from?

You can see how Butenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butenis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butenis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Butenis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Butenis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Butenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butenis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Butenis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Butenis. For the veterans among your Butenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butenis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Butenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Butenis in 1972 was 64, and 64 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butenis 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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