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Butridge Family History

Butridge 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: Burridge, Gutridge, Surridge, Bridge, Guttridge, Attridge, Estridge

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Where is the Butridge family from?

You can see how Butridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Butridge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Butridge family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Butridge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Butridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butridge 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 122 census records available for the last name Butridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butridge 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Butridge. 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 16 military records available for the last name Butridge. For the veterans among your Butridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butridge lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Butridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Butridge in 1994 was 88, and 95 in 2001.

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