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Bute Family History

Bute Surname Meaning

English: variant of Butt.

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


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Where is the Bute family from?

You can see how Bute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bute family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Bute families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bute's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bute families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bute 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 Bute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bute. 24% of Bute men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bute women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bute were Janitor and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Bute family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bute 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Bute. 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 Bute. For the veterans among your Bute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bute lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bute in 1956 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bute

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bute 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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