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Botelle Family History

Botelle 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: Boutelle, Botello, Bolle, Belle, Boehle, Bothell, Bodell, Boteler

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Where is the Botelle family from?

You can see how Botelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Botelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Botelle families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Botelle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Botelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botelle. 50% of Botelle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Botelle women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botelle were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Botelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Botelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botelle 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Botelle. 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 37 military records available for the last name Botelle. For the veterans among your Botelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Botelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Botelle in 1962 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

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