Origins of the Butterfield surname
About the Butterfields
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Interesting facts about Butterfield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Butterfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
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What are the most common Butterfield first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
