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Origins of the Buist surname

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We have a total number of 5482 records for people with the last name Buist.

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Where do most Buists live?

In 1921, most Buists lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Buists

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,220 records for the Buist surname. The oldest one dates back to 1747.

Who were Buists most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Buists.

What are the most common Buist first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Margaret
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Buists

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Buists in 1921
Dressmaker

29

Annuitant

23

Housekeeper

16

Jute Weaver

16

Living On Own Means

16

Common Male occupations for Buists in 1921
Baker

29

Ploughman

21

Clerk

20

Farm Servant

17

Merchant

17

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