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Buttenham Family History

Buttenham 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: Brittenham, Burnham, Benham, Butterman, Buttram, Rutten, Botten

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Where is the Buttenham family from?

You can see how Buttenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttenham family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Buttenham families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buttenham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buttenham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buttenham 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 Buttenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buttenham. 67% of Buttenham men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

What Buttenham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Buttenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttenham 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Buttenham. 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 19 military records available for the last name Buttenham. For the veterans among your Buttenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttenham lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Buttenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Buttenham in 2003 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buttenham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttenham 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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