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Buttrey Family History

Buttrey Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Buttery.

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


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Where is the Buttrey family from?

You can see how Buttrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Buttrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Buttrey families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buttrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buttrey families in 1911.
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What did your Buttrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buttrey. 35% of Buttrey men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Buttrey women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buttrey were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buttrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttrey 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Buttrey. 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 734 military records available for the last name Buttrey. For the veterans among your Buttrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttrey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Buttrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Buttrey in 1956 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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