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Butlerworth Family History

Butlerworth 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: Butterworth, Cumberworth, Waterworth, Buttermore, Molesworth

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Where is the Butlerworth family from?

You can see how Butlerworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butlerworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Butlerworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Butlerworth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butlerworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Butlerworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butlerworth 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 Butlerworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Butlerworth. 100% of Butlerworth women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Butlerworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butlerworth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Butlerworth. 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 15 military records available for the last name Butlerworth. For the veterans among your Butlerworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butlerworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butlerworth 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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