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Boteler Family History

Boteler Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a maker of leather bottles from an agent derivative of Middle English botel.

Old French bouteille means ‘bottle’.

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


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Where is the Boteler family from?

You can see how Boteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boteler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boteler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Boteler families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boteler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boteler families in 1891.
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What did your Boteler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boteler. 84% of Boteler 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
    84%
  • Retired
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 437 immigration records available for the last name Boteler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boteler. For the veterans among your Boteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boteler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Boteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boteler in 1951 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boteler 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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