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Butfield Family History

Butfield Surname Meaning

The reduced form of Butterfield can be observed through the comparison of historical records. For instance, Simon Butfield is noted in 1656, whereas Simon Butterfield appears later in 1721, both referenced in IGI from Leighton Buzzard, Beds.

In a similar vein, we can examine Sarah Butterfield recorded in 1740 alongside Martha Butfield in 1742, also within IGI, but this time from Ivinghoe, Bucks.

Further records show David Butterfield in 1769 and Joseph Butfield in 1780, which are sourced from IGI in Whitehaven, Cumb.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Butfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Butfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Butfield families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Butfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Butfield families in 1891.
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What did your Butfield ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Butfield. 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 37 military records available for the last name Butfield. For the veterans among your Butfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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