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Buhton Family History

Buhton 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: Buxton, Bufton, Burton, Button, Bunton, Burston, Ruston, Lutton

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Where is the Buhton family from?

You can see how Buhton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Buhton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Buhton family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Buhton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Buhton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Buhton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buhton. For the veterans among your Buhton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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