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Botherill Family History

Botherill 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: Bothell, Fothergill, Wetherill, Cotterill, Bottrell, Rothermel

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Where is the Botherill family from?

You can see how Botherill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botherill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Botherill family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Botherill's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Botherill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botherill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botherill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Botherill. 100% of Botherill 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%

What Botherill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Botherill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botherill 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Botherill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Botherill. For the veterans among your Botherill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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