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Buton Family History

Buton 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: Buxton, Luton, Bouton, Auton, Bufton, Bruton, Burton, Buron, Button

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Where is the Buton family from?

You can see how Buton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Buton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Buton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Buton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buton. 82% of Buton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • None
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buton 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Buton. 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 387 military records available for the last name Buton. For the veterans among your Buton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Buton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Buton in 1969 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buton 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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