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Origins of the Butterfill surname

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About the Butterfills

We have a total number of 433 records for people with the last name Butterfill.

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Where do most Butterfills live?

In 1921, most Butterfills lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Butterfills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 415 records for the Butterfill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Butterfills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Butterfill first names?

  • William
  • James
  • Eliza
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Butterfills

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

Common Female occupations for Butterfills in 1921
Daur

4

Civil Service Clerk

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Nurse

2

Alms Woman

1

Common Male occupations for Butterfills in 1921
Brickmaker

6

General Labourer

6

Gas Stoker

3

Labourer In Brickfield

3

Carpenter

2

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