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Butolph Family History

Butolph 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: Buttolph, Ludolph, Rudolph, Butler, Buttler, Bujold, Butorac, Buth

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Where is the Butolph family from?

You can see how Butolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butolph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Butolph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Butolph families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Butolph's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Butolph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butolph 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 Butolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butolph. 100% of Butolph men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Butolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butolph 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 Butolph. 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 70 military records available for the last name Butolph. For the veterans among your Butolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butolph lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Butolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Butolph in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butolph 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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