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Butzow Family History

Butzow 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: Lutzow, Butz, Butzen, Butzer, Buelow, Button, Buhrow, Butto, Buetow

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Where is the Butzow family from?

You can see how Butzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butzow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butzow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Butzow families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Butzow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Butzow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butzow 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 Butzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butzow. 48% of Butzow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Butzow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butzow were Delivery Man and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Delivery Man
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Butzow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butzow 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Butzow. 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 192 military records available for the last name Butzow. For the veterans among your Butzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butzow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Butzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Butzow in 1961 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butzow 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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