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Buttrell Family History

Buttrell 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: Bottrell, Luttrell, Burrell, Futrell, Cottrell, Burell, Cutrell

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Where is the Buttrell family from?

You can see how Buttrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buttrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Buttrell families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Buttrell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Buttrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buttrell 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 Buttrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buttrell. 60% of Buttrell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Buttrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Buttrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttrell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Buttrell. 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 46 military records available for the last name Buttrell. For the veterans among your Buttrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttrell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Buttrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buttrell in 1955 was 48, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buttrell 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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