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Butwil Family History

Butwil 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: Dutil, Botwin, Butzin, Kutil, Butt, Litwin, Basil, Butler, Butter

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Where is the Butwil family from?

You can see how Butwil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butwil family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Butwil family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Butwil's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Butwil families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Butwil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butwil 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Butwil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Butwil. For the veterans among your Butwil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butwil lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Butwil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Butwil in 1965 was 73, and 61 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butwil 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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