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Butkunas Family History

Butkunas 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: Butkus, Burkins, Bucknam, Markunas, Lutkus, Butka, Botkins, Buteau

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Where is the Butkunas family from?

You can see how Butkunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Butkunas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Butkunas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Butkunas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Butkunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkunas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Butkunas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Butkunas. For the veterans among your Butkunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkunas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Butkunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Butkunas in 1971 was 79, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butkunas 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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