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Buttan Family History

Buttan 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: Butman, Butta, Button, Ruttan, Butt, Lutton, Buxton, Rutten, Botten

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Where is the Buttan family from?

You can see how Buttan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buttan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Buttan family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buttan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Buttan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buttan 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 Buttan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buttan. 100% of Buttan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Buttan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttan 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Buttan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Buttan. For the veterans among your Buttan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Buttan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buttan in 1990 was 42, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttan 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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