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Butra Family History

Butra 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: Butta, Batra, Butera, Dutra, Butka, Butt, Mura, Bury, Bara, Buda

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Where is the Butra family from?

You can see how Butra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Butra families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Butra's in USA. California had the highest population of Butra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Butra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Feeder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butra. 100% of Butra men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Butra women worked as a Feeder. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Feeder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Butra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butra 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Butra. 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 11 military records available for the last name Butra. For the veterans among your Butra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butra lifespan?

Average Butra life expectancy in 1970 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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