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Buitenhuis Family History

Buitenhuis 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: Bulthuis, Nienhuis, Grotenhuis, Butenhoff, Nyenhuis, Buteau, Buendia

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Where is the Buitenhuis family from?

You can see how Buitenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buitenhuis family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Buitenhuis families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Buitenhuis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Buitenhuis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buitenhuis 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 Buitenhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buitenhuis. 100% of Buitenhuis 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%

What Buitenhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Buitenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buitenhuis 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Buitenhuis. 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 39 military records available for the last name Buitenhuis. For the veterans among your Buitenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buitenhuis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Buitenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buitenhuis in 1981 was 66, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buitenhuis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buitenhuis 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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