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Buta Family History

Buta 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: Butt, Buda, Butz, Buza, Ruta, Bula, Busa, Bata, Butta, Bua

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Where is the Buta family from?

You can see how Buta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Buta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Buta families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buta's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Buta families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buta 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 Buta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buta. 100% of Buta men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Buta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buta 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Buta. 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 783 military records available for the last name Buta. For the veterans among your Buta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Buta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Buta in 1964 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buta 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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