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Butlett Family History

Butlett 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: Bullett, Butler, Burkett, Burgett, Curlett, Buffett, Burnett, Burdett

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Where is the Butlett family from?

You can see how Butlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butlett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Butlett families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Butlett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Butlett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Butlett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butlett 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 Butlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butlett. 34% of Butlett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Butlett women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Butlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Butlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butlett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Butlett. 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 31 military records available for the last name Butlett. For the veterans among your Butlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butlett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Butlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Butlett in 1969 was 83, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butlett 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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