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Bootey Family History

Bootey 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: Booten, Booty, Boote, Pooley, Boozer, Booth, Botten, Bolter, Boone

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Where is the Bootey family from?

You can see how Bootey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bootey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bootey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Bootey families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bootey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bootey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bootey 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 167 census records available for the last name Bootey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bootey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bootey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bootey. For the veterans among your Bootey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bootey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Bootey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bootey in 1975 was 92, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bootey 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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