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Buthus Family History

Buthus 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: Butkus, Bumpus, Bulthuis, Bothun, Buth, Buchs, Buus, Brutus, Bushue

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Where is the Buthus family from?

You can see how Buthus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buthus family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Buthus's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Buthus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Buthus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthus 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Buthus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Buthus. For the veterans among your Buthus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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