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Botelson Family History

Botelson 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: Belson, Botelho, Bartelson, Fogelson, Bolson, Bateson, Bertelson

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Where is the Botelson family from?

You can see how Botelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Botelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Botelson families living in Kansas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Botelson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Botelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Botelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botelson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Botelson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Botelson. For the veterans among your Botelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Botelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Botelson in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botelson 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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