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Butche Family History

Butche 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: Buche, Bueche, Butcher, Butch, Busche, Buch, Bucher, Bunce, Burch

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Where is the Butche family from?

You can see how Butche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Butche families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Butche families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Butche's in USA. New York had the highest population of Butche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butche. 58% of Butche men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Butche women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butche 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Butche. 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 80 military records available for the last name Butche. For the veterans among your Butche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butche lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Butche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Butche in 1968 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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