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Butkowski Family History

Butkowski Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Budkowski a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Budkowo or Budkow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gutkowski, Bukowski, Sutkowski, Rutkowski, Lukowski, Ratkowski

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Where is the Butkowski family from?

You can see how Butkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Butkowski families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Butkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Butkowski families in 1920.
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What did your Butkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butkowski. 60% of Butkowski men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Butkowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butkowski were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Butkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkowski 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Butkowski. 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 400 military records available for the last name Butkowski. For the veterans among your Butkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Butkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Butkowski in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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