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Buett Family History

Buett Surname 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, Brett, Huett, Puett, Bueti, Bett, Bluett, Juett, Burtt, Bruett

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Where is the Buett family from?

You can see how Buett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Buett families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Buett's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Buett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buett. 100% of Buett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Buett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buett 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Buett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Buett. For the veterans among your Buett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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