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Butk Family History

Butk 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: Butt, Buck, Butz, Burk, Busk, Buth, Bunk, Bute, Butka, Beck

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Where is the Butk family from?

You can see how Butk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butk family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Butk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Butk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butk 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Butk. 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 Butk. For the veterans among your Butk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Butk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Butk in 1966 was 67, and 86 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butk 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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