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Butny Family History

Butny 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: Budny, Butt, Bury, Bunt, Burns, Butz, Bucy, Burney, Autry, Duty

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Where is the Butny family from?

You can see how Butny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Butny families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Butny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Butny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Butny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butny 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Butny. 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 4 military records available for the last name Butny. For the veterans among your Butny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butny lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Butny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Butny in 1985 was 96, and 68 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butny 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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