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Buttkus Family History

Buttkus Name 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: Butkus, Butters, Buttles, Lutkus, Buttke, Buttars, Bartkus, Butts

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Where is the Buttkus family from?

You can see how Buttkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buttkus family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buttkus's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Buttkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buttkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buttkus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buttkus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Buttkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttkus 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Buttkus. 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 155 military records available for the last name Buttkus. For the veterans among your Buttkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttkus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Buttkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buttkus in 1950 was 39, and 72 in 2003.

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