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Butrum Family History

Butrum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bertram.

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


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Where is the Butrum family from?

You can see how Butrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butrum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Butrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Butrum families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Butrum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Butrum families in 1840.
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What did your Butrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butrum. 35% of Butrum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Butrum women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butrum 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Butrum. 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 240 military records available for the last name Butrum. For the veterans among your Butrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butrum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Butrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Butrum in 1960 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butrum 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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