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Buttree Family History

Buttree Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Buttrey, Butter, Buttler, Buttles, Buttke, Butte, Buttry, Buttner

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Where is the Buttree family from?

You can see how Buttree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buttree families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Buttree families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buttree's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Buttree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buttree 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 Buttree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buttree. 100% of Buttree men worked as a Coal Hewer (below) and 100% of Buttree 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer (below)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Buttree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buttree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttree 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Buttree. 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 30 military records available for the last name Buttree. For the veterans among your Buttree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttree lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Buttree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buttree in 1969 was 92, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttree 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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