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Botes Family History

Botes 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: Bowes, Bores, Botos, Bones, Boles, Bates, Motes, Boyes, Botts, Boes

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Where is the Botes family from?

You can see how Botes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Botes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Botes family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Botes's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Botes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botes 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 Botes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Botes. 100% of Botes 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 Botes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botes 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Botes. 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 320 military records available for the last name Botes. For the veterans among your Botes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Botes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Botes in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botes 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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