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Buthman Family History

Buthman 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: Butman, Guthman, Luthman, Buhman, Buchman, Bushman, Rothman, Putman

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Where is the Buthman family from?

You can see how Buthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buthman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Buthman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Buthman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Buthman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buthman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buthman. 50% of Buthman men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Fireman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthman 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Buthman. 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 133 military records available for the last name Buthman. For the veterans among your Buthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buthman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buthman in 1963 was 70, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buthman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buthman 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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