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Botford Family History

Botford 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: Botsford, Bodiford, Montford, Bedford, Buford, Bamford, Byford

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Where is the Botford family from?

You can see how Botford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Botford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Botford family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Botford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Botford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botford 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 88 census records available for the last name Botford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botford 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 Botford. 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 military records available for the last name Botford. For the veterans among your Botford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botford lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Botford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Botford in 1975 was 68, and 56 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botford 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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