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Butl Family History

Butl 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: Butt, Bull, Butz, Buhl, Buth, Burl, Buol, Bute, Buel, Bell

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Where is the Butl family from?

You can see how Butl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Butl families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Butl's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Butl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Butl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butl 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Butl. 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 22 military records available for the last name Butl. For the veterans among your Butl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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