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Botchan Family History

Botchan 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: Kochan, Buchan, Boschen, Bothun, Bocian, Bocan, Bohan, Molchan

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Botchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botchan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Botchan. 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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There are 41 military records available for the last name Botchan. For the veterans among your Botchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botchan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Botchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Botchan in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 1996.

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