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Butks Family History

Butks 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: Bucks, Butkus, Butka, Burks, Butts, Butt, Buck, Banks, Buss, Burns

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Where is the Butks family from?

You can see how Butks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butks family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butks's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Butks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butks 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 47 census records available for the last name Butks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butks 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Butks. 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 2 military records available for the last name Butks. For the veterans among your Butks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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