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Buthorn Family History

Buthorn 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: Thorn, Button, Bathon, Hathorn, Cauthorn, Bushor, Butson, Tuxhorn

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Where is the Buthorn family from?

You can see how Buthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buthorn families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Buthorn families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buthorn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Buthorn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Buthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthorn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Buthorn. 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 45 military records available for the last name Buthorn. For the veterans among your Buthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buthorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Buthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Buthorn in 1964 was 48, and 51 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buthorn 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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