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Buttis Family History

Buttis 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: Bettis, Battis, Butts, Burtis, Butt, Curtis, Butter, Bullis, Buis

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Where is the Buttis family from?

You can see how Buttis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buttis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Buttis families living in Nebraska. This was about 43% of all the recorded Buttis's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Buttis families in 1880.
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What did your Buttis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Buttis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Buttis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Buttis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Buttis. For the veterans among your Buttis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Buttis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Buttis in 1967 was 94, and 82 in 1996.

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