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Boetham Family History

Boetham Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beetham, Botham, Boehm, Bonham, Bentham, Southam, Northam, Hotham

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Where is the Boetham family from?

You can see how Boetham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetham family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Boetham families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boetham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Boetham families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Boetham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetham 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boetham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boetham. For the veterans among your Boetham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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