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Origins of the Butterfield surname

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About the Butterfields

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Where do most Butterfields live?

In 1921, most Butterfields lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Butterfields

How common is your surname?

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

We have 40,600 records for the Butterfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.

Who were Butterfields most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Butterfields.

What are the most common Butterfield first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Butterfield family members

Common jobs for Butterfields

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

Common Female occupations for Butterfields in 1921
Worsted Weaver

181

Worsted Spinner

155

Dressmaker

152

Cotton Weaver

79

Living On Own Means

70

Common Male occupations for Butterfields in 1921
Coal Miner

339

Agricultural Labourer

112

General Labourer

97

Joiner

92

Wool Comber

88

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