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Bootwright Family History

Bootwright 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: Boatwright, Boatright, Cartwright, Woolbright, Courtwright, Kortright

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Where is the Bootwright family from?

You can see how Bootwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bootwright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bootwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bootwright families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bootwright's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bootwright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bootwright 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 Bootwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bootwright. 100% of Bootwright men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bootwright women worked as a Helper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Bootwright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bootwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bootwright 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bootwright. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bootwright. For the veterans among your Bootwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bootwright lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Bootwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bootwright in 1968 was 76, and 92 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bootwright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bootwright 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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