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Buthell Family History

Buthell 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: Bothell, Bushell, Bethell, Bithell, Tuthill, Burrell, Bursell

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Where is the Buthell family from?

You can see how Buthell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buthell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Buthell families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Buthell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buthell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Buthell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Buthell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Buthell. For the veterans among your Buthell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buthell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buthell 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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