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Buthley Family History

Buthley 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: Butler, Buckley, Bulley, Burley, Hughley, Bushey, Buley, Bursley

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Where is the Buthley family from?

You can see how Buthley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Buthley families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Buthley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buthley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buthley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Buthley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Buthley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Buthley. For the veterans among your Buthley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buthley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buthley 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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