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Butkereit Family History

Butkereit 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: Buckheit, Buckert, Burkert, Butler, Butter, Burkett, Benkert, Buttery

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Where is the Butkereit family from?

You can see how Butkereit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkereit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Butkereit families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Butkereit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Butkereit families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Butkereit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkereit 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Butkereit. 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 14 military records available for the last name Butkereit. For the veterans among your Butkereit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkereit lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Butkereit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Butkereit in 1967 was 87, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butkereit 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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