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Butterbach Family History

Butterbach 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: Utterback, Butterbaugh, Auerbach, Buterbaugh, Kurtenbach, Lauterbach

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Where is the Butterbach family from?

You can see how Butterbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butterbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butterbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Butterbach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Butterbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Butterbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butterbach 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 97 census records available for the last name Butterbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butterbach 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Butterbach. 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 62 military records available for the last name Butterbach. For the veterans among your Butterbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butterbach lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1999, in the United States, Butterbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Butterbach in 1946 was 41, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butterbach 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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