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Butowsky Family History

Butowsky 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: Bukowski, Gutowski, Butkowski, Borowsky, Brodsky, Borowski, Borofsky

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Where is the Butowsky family from?

You can see how Butowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Butowsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Butowsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Butowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butowsky 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 127 census records available for the last name Butowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butowsky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Butowsky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Butowsky. For the veterans among your Butowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Butowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Butowsky in 1966 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butowsky 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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