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Butigan Family History

Butigan 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: Butman, Ratigan, Burian, Burgan, Brautigan, Dunigan, Bhuiyan, Buteau

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Where is the Butigan family from?

You can see how Butigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Butigan families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Butigan's in USA. California had the highest population of Butigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butigan. 100% of Butigan 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 58 census records available for the last name Butigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butigan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Butigan. 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 58 military records available for the last name Butigan. For the veterans among your Butigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butigan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Butigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Butigan in 1965 was 77, and 28 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butigan 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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