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Boettcher Family History

Boettcher Surname Meaning

German (mainly Böttcher): occupational name for a cooper from Middle High German botecher bötticher bütticher, an agent derivative of botech(e) bottich bütte ‘vat barrel’.

See also Binder Buettner and Schaeffler compare Bottcher.

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


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You can see how Boettcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boettcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boettcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Boettcher families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boettcher's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Boettcher families in 1891.
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What did your Boettcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boettcher. 100% of Boettcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Boettcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boettcher 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Boettcher. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Boettcher. For the veterans among your Boettcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boettcher lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Boettcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boettcher in 1943 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boettcher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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