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Butenschon Family History

Butenschon 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: Benson, Benston, Stenson, Blumenschein, Buescher, Berenson, Ostenson

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Where is the Butenschon family from?

You can see how Butenschon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butenschon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Butenschon families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butenschon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Butenschon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butenschon 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 Butenschon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butenschon. 100% of Butenschon women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Butenschon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butenschon 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Butenschon. 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 93 military records available for the last name Butenschon. For the veterans among your Butenschon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butenschon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Butenschon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Butenschon in 1974 was 88, and 59 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butenschon 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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