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Boette Family History

Boette 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: Botte, Boyette, Goette, Boutte, Bodette, Brett, Notte, Botten, Bott

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Where is the Boette family from?

You can see how Boette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boette family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Boette families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Boette's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Boette families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boette. 100% of Boette men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Boette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Boette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boette 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Boette. 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 72 military records available for the last name Boette. For the veterans among your Boette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Boette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Boette in 1964 was 63, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boette 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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