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Botfish Family History

Botfish 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: Borish, Bowdish, Boris, Beamish, Cornish, Botkin, Dobish, Bobich

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Where is the Botfish family from?

You can see how Botfish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botfish family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Botfish families living in Leicestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Botfish's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Botfish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botfish 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 102 census records available for the last name Botfish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botfish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Botfish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Botfish. For the veterans among your Botfish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botfish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botfish 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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