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Buten Family History

Buten 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: Buren, Butzen, Buter, Luten, Bunten, Baten, Bulen, Bute, Auten, Tuten

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Where is the Buten family from?

You can see how Buten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Buten families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buten's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Buten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buten 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 Buten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buten. 100% of Buten 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 867 census records available for the last name Buten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buten 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Buten. 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 135 military records available for the last name Buten. For the veterans among your Buten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buten in 1963 was 82, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buten 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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