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Buter Family History

Buter Surname Meaning

Probably also an altered form of English Butter. German (mainly Büter) and Dutch: occupational name for a trader or merchant derived respectively from an agent derivative of Middle Low German bute ‘exchange barter’.

Or from the Middle Dutch cognate buter a derivative of Middle Dutch buten ‘to swap or barter’.

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


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Where is the Buter family from?

You can see how Buter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Buter families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Buter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buter families in 1911.
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What did your Buter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buter. 39% of Buter men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Buter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buter were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Domestic
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Buter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buter 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Buter. 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 570 military records available for the last name Buter. For the veterans among your Buter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Buter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Buter in 1963 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buter 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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