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Butkos Family History

Butkos 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, Bustos, Bakos, Button, Botos, Butto, Boutros, Bucks, Busko

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Where is the Butkos family from?

You can see how Butkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Butkos families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Butkos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Butkos families in 1920.
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What did your Butkos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butkos. 50% of Butkos women worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Butkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkos 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Butkos. 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 3 military records available for the last name Butkos. For the veterans among your Butkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkos lifespan?

Average Butkos life expectancy in 1981 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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