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Buthala Family History

Buthala Name 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: Butala, Buchta, Bala, Buteau, Tuthill, Nuttall, Buhl, Southall, Bula

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Where is the Buthala family from?

You can see how Buthala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buthala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buthala family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buthala's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Buthala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buthala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buthala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buthala. 100% of Buthala 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Buthala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buthala 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Buthala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Buthala. For the veterans among your Buthala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buthala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Buthala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Buthala in 1964 was 75, and 96 in 1995.

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