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Butrie Family History

Butrie 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: Guthrie, Burge, Burke, Currie, Burrier, Duthie, Cutri, Burse, Durie

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Where is the Butrie family from?

You can see how Butrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Butrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Butrie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Butrie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Butrie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Butrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butrie 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 Butrie. 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 19 military records available for the last name Butrie. For the veterans among your Butrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butrie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Butrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Butrie in 1973 was 46, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butrie 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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