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Butherson Family History

Butherson 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: Brotherson, Bunderson, Batterson, Matherson, Hutcherson, Peterson

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Where is the Butherson family from?

You can see how Butherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butherson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Butherson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Butherson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Butherson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Butherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butherson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Butherson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Butherson. For the veterans among your Butherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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