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Buttimer Family History

Buttimer Surname Meaning

Irish: of English origin possibly a variant of Bottomeritself perhaps an occupational name from Middle English botoner ‘button-maker’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Buttimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Buttimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Buttimer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Buttimer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Buttimer families in 1891.
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What did your Buttimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buttimer. 100% of Buttimer 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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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buttimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttimer 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Buttimer. 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 191 military records available for the last name Buttimer. For the veterans among your Buttimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Buttimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Buttimer in 1965 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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