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Buttrum Family History

Buttrum Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Bertram.

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


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Where is the Buttrum family from?

You can see how Buttrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Buttrum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Buttrum families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Buttrum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buttrum families in 1891.
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What did your Buttrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buttrum. 100% of Buttrum men worked as a Railway Clerk and 84% of Buttrum 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Buttrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buttrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttrum 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Buttrum. 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 292 military records available for the last name Buttrum. For the veterans among your Buttrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttrum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Buttrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Buttrum in 1958 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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