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Butzin Family History

Butzin Surname Meaning

German (Bützin): habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Butzin family from?

You can see how Butzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butzin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butzin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Butzin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Butzin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Butzin families in 1880.
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What did your Butzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butzin. 22% of Butzin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Butzin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butzin were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butzin 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Butzin. 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 226 military records available for the last name Butzin. For the veterans among your Butzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butzin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Butzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Butzin in 1947 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

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