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Butlen Family History

Butlen 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: Butler, Bullen, Butzen, Bulen, Mullen, Buller, Burden, Rutten, Botten

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Where is the Butlen family from?

You can see how Butlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Butlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Butlen families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Butlen's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Butlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butlen 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 Butlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Butlen. 100% of Butlen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Butlen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Butlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butlen 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Butlen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Butlen. For the veterans among your Butlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butlen lifespan?

Average Butlen life expectancy in 1994 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butlen 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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