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Buteyn Family History

Buteyn 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: Buteau, Buren, Butzen, Buter, Buley, Butman, Luten, Bunten, Button

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Where is the Buteyn family from?

You can see how Buteyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buteyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Buteyn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 82% of all the recorded Buteyn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Buteyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buteyn 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 Buteyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buteyn. 27% of Buteyn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buteyn women 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Buteyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Buteyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buteyn 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Buteyn. 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 59 military records available for the last name Buteyn. For the veterans among your Buteyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buteyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Buteyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buteyn in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buteyn 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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