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Butenkoff Family History

Butenkoff 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: Butenhoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Steinhoff, Pagenkopf, Gudenkauf, Benko

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Butenkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butenkoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Butenkoff. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Butenkoff. For the veterans among your Butenkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butenkoff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1970, in the United States, Butenkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Butenkoff in 1954 was 58, and 67 in 1970.

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