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Butlin Family History

Butlin Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): probably an anecdotal nickname of Norman French origin meaning ‘beat the peasant’

from Old French buter ‘to strike or buffet’

+ vilain ‘peasant’.

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


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Where is the Butlin family from?

You can see how Butlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Butlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Butlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Butlin families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Butlin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Butlin families in 1911.
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What did your Butlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Butlin. 14% of Butlin men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Butlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Butlin were Licensed Victualler and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Railway Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Licensed Victualler
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Butlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Butlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Butlin in 1965 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

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