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Butzier Family History

Butzier 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: Butzer, Putzier, Butler, Butter, Putzer, Burrier, Butzen, Buter

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Where is the Butzier family from?

You can see how Butzier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butzier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Butzier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Butzier families living in Iowa. This was about 90% of all the recorded Butzier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Butzier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butzier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butzier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Butzier. 100% of Butzier men 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Butzier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butzier 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Butzier. 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 60 military records available for the last name Butzier. For the veterans among your Butzier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butzier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Butzier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Butzier in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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