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Butterly Family History

Butterly Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from either of two places called Butterley in Derbyshire and Herefordshire or from Butterleigh in Devon.

All are named with Old English butere ‘butter’ + lēah ‘pasture’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Butterly family from?

You can see how Butterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butterly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Butterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Butterly families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Butterly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Butterly families in 1891.
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What did your Butterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Butterly. 100% of Butterly 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Butterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Butterly 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Butterly. 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 459 military records available for the last name Butterly. For the veterans among your Butterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butterly lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Butterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Butterly in 1954 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Butterly 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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