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Botany Family History

Botany 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: Boland, Boman, Otani, Boran, Bethany, Rotan, Barany, Boan, Gotay

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Where is the Botany family from?

You can see how Botany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botany family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Botany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Botany family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Botany's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Botany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botany 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 74 census records available for the last name Botany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botany 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Botany. 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 22 military records available for the last name Botany. For the veterans among your Botany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botany lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Botany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Botany in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botany 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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