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Van Butt Family History

Van Butt 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: Van Cott, Van Brunt, Garbutt, Van Pelt, Van Putten, Van Buren

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Where is the Van Butt family from?

You can see how Van Butt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Butt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Butt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Butt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Butt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Van Butt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Butt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Van Butt. 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 144 military records available for the last name Van Butt. For the veterans among your Van Butt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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