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Butora Family History

Butora 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: Butorac, Butera, Bora, Bator, Buter, Buford, Butta, Sutor, Batra

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Where is the Butora family from?

You can see how Butora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butora families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Butora families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Butora's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Butora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stitcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butora. 100% of Butora women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Butora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butora 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Butora. 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 17 military records available for the last name Butora. For the veterans among your Butora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butora lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Butora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Butora in 1966 was 83, and 86 in 2000.

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