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Buthwick Family History

Buthwick 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: Borthwick, Buttrick, Southwick, Bathrick, Burwick, Butrick, Bulick

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Where is the Buthwick family from?

You can see how Buthwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthwick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Buthwick families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Buthwick families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buthwick's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Buthwick families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Buthwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthwick 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Buthwick. 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 Buthwick. For the veterans among your Buthwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buthwick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Buthwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Buthwick in 1971 was 47, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buthwick 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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