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Buetow Family History

Buetow Surname Meaning

German (Bütow): habitational name from a place in Mecklenburg named Bütow; the placename is of Slavic origin. Compare Beto.

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


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Where is the Buetow family from?

You can see how Buetow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buetow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buetow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Buetow families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Buetow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buetow families in 1891.
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What did your Buetow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buetow. 100% of Buetow 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 Buetow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buetow 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Buetow. 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 456 military records available for the last name Buetow. For the veterans among your Buetow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buetow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Buetow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buetow in 1958 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buetow 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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