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Butensky Family History

Butensky 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: Belinsky, Dubinsky, Wilensky, Stensby, Lutsky, Umansky, Belsky

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Where is the Butensky family from?

You can see how Butensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Butensky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Butensky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Butensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butensky 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 Butensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butensky. 31% of Butensky men worked as a Manager and 100% of Butensky women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Manager
    31%
  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Butensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Butensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butensky 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Butensky. 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 72 military records available for the last name Butensky. For the veterans among your Butensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butensky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Butensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Butensky in 1965 was 80, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butensky 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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