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Butterbaugh Family History

Butterbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Puderbach (see Buterbaugh).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Butterbaugh family from?

You can see how Butterbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butterbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Butterbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Butterbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Butterbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Butterbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butterbaugh 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 Butterbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butterbaugh. 32% of Butterbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Butterbaugh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butterbaugh were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Butterbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Butterbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butterbaugh 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Butterbaugh. 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 811 military records available for the last name Butterbaugh. For the veterans among your Butterbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butterbaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Butterbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Butterbaugh in 1958 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butterbaugh 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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