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Buthanan Family History

Buthanan 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: Buchanan, Buchanon, Buchannan, Bohanan, Buchan, Butman, Athanas

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Where is the Buthanan family from?

You can see how Buthanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthanan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Buthanan families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Buthanan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buthanan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Buthanan families in 1871.
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What did your Buthanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buthanan. 100% of Buthanan 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 54 census records available for the last name Buthanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthanan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Buthanan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Buthanan. For the veterans among your Buthanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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