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Butke Family History

Butke 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: Burke, Lutke, Buske, Betke, Buttke, Butzke, Butte, Bute, Budke, Butka

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Where is the Butke family from?

You can see how Butke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Butke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Butke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Butke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Butke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butke 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 Butke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butke. 15% of Butke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Butke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butke were Printer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Printer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Switch Board Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Butke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butke 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Butke. 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 177 military records available for the last name Butke. For the veterans among your Butke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Butke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Butke in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butke 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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