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Botbyl Family History

Botbyl Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Botbijl probably a metonymic occupational name for a working man with a kind of axe (bijl) which resembles a specific broad kind of spade known as a bot.

This surname is also found in South Africa but it is rare there.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Botbyl family from?

You can see how Botbyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botbyl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Botbyl families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Botbyl's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Botbyl families in 1920.
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What did your Botbyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botbyl. 27% of Botbyl men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Botbyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botbyl 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Botbyl. 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 151 military records available for the last name Botbyl. For the veterans among your Botbyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botbyl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Botbyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Botbyl in 1955 was 55, and 42 in 2004.

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