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Butkovich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Butković Slovenian and Slovak Butkovič (see Butkovic ).

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


Similar surnames: Ratkovich, Jurkovich, Yurkovich, Vuckovich, Matkovich, Petkovich

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Where is the Butkovich family from?

You can see how Butkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butkovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Butkovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Butkovich family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Butkovich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Butkovich families in 1911.
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What did your Butkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Butkovich. 35% of Butkovich men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Butkovich women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butkovich were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Butkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butkovich 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Butkovich. 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 548 military records available for the last name Butkovich. For the veterans among your Butkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butkovich lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Butkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Butkovich in 1948 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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