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Butzke Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Budislav (see Butzlaff ).

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


Similar surnames: Wutzke, Buttke, Buske, Wuttke, Witzke, Matzke, Lutke, Totzke, Butz

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Where is the Butzke family from?

You can see how Butzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butzke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Butzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Butzke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butzke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Butzke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butzke. 35% of Butzke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Butzke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butzke were Proprietor and Cook. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cook
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butzke 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Butzke. 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 453 military records available for the last name Butzke. For the veterans among your Butzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butzke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Butzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Butzke in 1962 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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