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Butkewicz Family History

Butkewicz 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: Butkiewicz, Dutkiewicz, Butkovich, Jurkiewicz, Jurewicz, Bartkiewicz

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Where is the Butkewicz family from?

You can see how Butkewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Butkewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Butkewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Butkewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butkewicz 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 Butkewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butkewicz. 50% of Butkewicz men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Butkewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Butkewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkewicz 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Butkewicz. 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 69 military records available for the last name Butkewicz. For the veterans among your Butkewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkewicz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Butkewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Butkewicz in 1968 was 87, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butkewicz 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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