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Bothum Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Bøthun (see Bothun ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bottum, Botham, Borum, Butrum, Cotham, Bothun, Borom, Baum, Bohle

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Where is the Bothum family from?

You can see how Bothum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bothum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bothum families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bothum's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bothum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bothum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bothum. 24% of Bothum men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bothum women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bothum were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bothum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Bothum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 269 military records available for the last name Bothum. For the veterans among your Bothum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bothum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bothum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bothum in 1960 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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