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Buittner Family History

Buittner 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: Buettner, Bittner, Buttner, Butter, Bitter, Suttner, Rittner, Buttler

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Where is the Buittner family from?

You can see how Buittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buittner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buittner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Buittner families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Buittner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buittner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buittner 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 Buittner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housework
    100%

What Buittner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Buittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buittner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Buittner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Buittner. For the veterans among your Buittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buittner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Buittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buittner in 1967 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buittner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buittner 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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