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Butty Family History

Butty 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: Butt, Butta, Butto, Nutty, Putty, Rutty, Betty, Batty, Butte, Buttry

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Where is the Butty family from?

You can see how Butty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Butty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Butty family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Butty's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Butty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Butty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Butty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butty. 47% of Butty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Butty women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butty 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Butty. 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 124 military records available for the last name Butty. For the veterans among your Butty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1979, in the United States, Butty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Butty in 1962 was 65, and 90 in 1979.

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