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Butland Family History

Butland Name Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from Butland in Devon.

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


Similar surnames: Burland, Rutland, Boland, Buckland, Boyland, Bland, Borland, Byland

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Where is the Butland family from?

You can see how Butland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Butland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 73 Butland families living in New Brunswick. This was about 82% of all the recorded Butland's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Butland families in 1911.
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What did your Butland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Butland. 35% of Butland 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Sealer
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Butland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Butland. For the veterans among your Butland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Butland lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Butland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Butland in 1952 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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