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Butyer Family History

Butyer 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: Butler, Butter, Buter, Butzer, Butner, Buyer, Burger, Hutter, Buller

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Where is the Butyer family from?

You can see how Butyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Butyer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Butyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Butyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butyer 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 56 census records available for the last name Butyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butyer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Butyer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Butyer. For the veterans among your Butyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butyer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Butyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Butyer in 1979 was 84, and 82 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butyer 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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