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Buttke Family History

Buttke Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of any Slavic compound personal name based on the element bud ‘to inspire’.

(see Buda compare Budke).

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


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Where is the Buttke family from?

You can see how Buttke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buttke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Buttke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buttke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buttke families in 1880.
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What did your Buttke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buttke. 35% of Buttke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Buttke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buttke were Farming and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buttke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttke 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Buttke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 414 military records available for the last name Buttke. For the veterans among your Buttke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Buttke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buttke in 1960 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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