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Butchko Family History

Butchko Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Bučko (see Bucko).Polish Buczko and Ukrainian or Rusyn Buchko.

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


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Where is the Butchko family from?

You can see how Butchko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butchko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Butchko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Butchko families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Butchko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Butchko families in 1911.
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What did your Butchko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butchko. 36% of Butchko men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Butchko women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butchko were Coal Miner and Assembler.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Coal Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Assembler
    9%

What Butchko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butchko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butchko 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Butchko. 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 985 military records available for the last name Butchko. For the veterans among your Butchko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butchko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Butchko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Butchko in 1957 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butchko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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