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Botchford Family History

Botchford 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: Rotchford, Rochford, Litchford, Latchford, Pitchford, Blatchford

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Where is the Botchford family from?

You can see how Botchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botchford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Botchford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Botchford families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Botchford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Botchford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botchford 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 Botchford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botchford. 100% of Botchford men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Botchford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Botchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botchford 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Botchford. 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 89 military records available for the last name Botchford. For the veterans among your Botchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botchford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Botchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Botchford in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botchford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botchford 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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