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Buttor Family History

Buttor 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: Butter, Button, Butto, Butt, Hutter, Butler, Lutton, Buxton, Bator

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Where is the Buttor family from?

You can see how Buttor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Buttor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Buttor family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buttor's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Buttor families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buttor 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 Buttor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buttor. 100% of Buttor women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Buttor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Buttor. 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 32 military records available for the last name Buttor. For the veterans among your Buttor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttor lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Buttor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Buttor in 1989 was 71, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttor 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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