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Butan Family History

Butan 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: Butman, Rutan, Buban, Buzan, Buran, Buman, Butt, Tan, Bean, Guan

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Where is the Butan family from?

You can see how Butan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Butan families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Butan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Butan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butan 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Butan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Butan. For the veterans among your Butan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Butan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Butan in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2002.

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