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Buttons Family History

Buttons 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: Button, Lutton, Buxton, Bufton, Mutton, Dutton, Bitton, Butters

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Where is the Buttons family from?

You can see how Buttons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buttons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Buttons families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Buttons's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Buttons families in 1891.
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What did your Buttons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliers Helper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buttons. 100% of Buttons men worked as a Colliers Helper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliers Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Buttons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttons 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Buttons. 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 615 military records available for the last name Buttons. For the veterans among your Buttons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttons lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Buttons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Buttons in 1968 was 68, and 65 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttons 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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