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Butker Family History

Butker 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: Butler, Butter, Buter, Butzer, Butner, Bueker, Bunker, Betker, Busker

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Where is the Butker family from?

You can see how Butker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Butker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Butker family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butker's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Butker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butker 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 188 census records available for the last name Butker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butker 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Butker. 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 30 military records available for the last name Butker. For the veterans among your Butker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Butker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Butker in 1963 was 86, and 30 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butker 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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