Origins of the Buttler surname
About the Buttlers
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Interesting facts about Buttler
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Buttler surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Buttlers most likely to marry?
Butler Or Buttlers
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Our tell us which families married Buttlers.
What are the most common Buttler first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Buttlers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Buttlers in 1921
House Servant
28
Servant
28
General Servant
24
Dressmaker
21
Laundress
19
Common male occupations for Buttlers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
106
Coal Miner
58
Farm Labourer
39
Farmer
28
General Labourer
27
