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Buttry Family History

Buttry Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Buttery.

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


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Where is the Buttry family from?

You can see how Buttry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buttry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Buttry families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Buttry's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Buttry families in 1891.
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What did your Buttry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buttry. 100% of Buttry 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Buttry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttry 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Buttry. 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 408 military records available for the last name Buttry. For the veterans among your Buttry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttry lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Buttry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Buttry in 1948 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttry 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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