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Buthun Family History

Buthun 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: Bothun, Thun, Bethune, Butzen, Buchan, Butman, Buchen, Button, Buth

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Where is the Buthun family from?

You can see how Buthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buthun family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buthun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buthun families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Buthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthun 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Buthun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buthun. For the veterans among your Buthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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