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Butkiss Family History

Butkiss 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: Burkins, Burriss, Butkus, Purkiss, Botkins, Buss, Burgess, Bliss

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There are 41 census records available for the last name Butkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkiss 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 Butkiss. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Butkiss. For the veterans among your Butkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkiss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Butkiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Butkiss in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

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