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Botay Family History

Botay 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: Gotay, Bobay, Boda, Bay, Bora, Rota, Body, Bott, Ota, Mota

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Where is the Botay family from?

You can see how Botay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Botay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Botay families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Botay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Botay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botay 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 63 census records available for the last name Botay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Botay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Botay. For the veterans among your Botay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Botay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Botay in 1967 was 62, and 61 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botay 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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