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Butwin Family History

Butwin 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: Botwin, Butzin, Litwin, Budin, Unwin, Botkin, Burdin, Butzen, Boutin

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Where is the Butwin family from?

You can see how Butwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Butwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Butwin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Butwin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Butwin families in 1891.
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What did your Butwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butwin. 100% of Butwin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Butwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butwin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Butwin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Butwin. For the veterans among your Butwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butwin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Butwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Butwin in 1944 was 23, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butwin 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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