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Botcher Family History

Botcher 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: Boucher, Butcher, Gotcher, Batcher, Kotcher, Betcher, Bottcher

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Where is the Botcher family from?

You can see how Botcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Botcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Botcher families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Botcher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Botcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botcher 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 Botcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Botcher. 100% of Botcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Botcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botcher 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Botcher. 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 185 military records available for the last name Botcher. For the veterans among your Botcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Botcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Botcher in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botcher 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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