This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bothler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bothler Family History

Bothler 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: Boteler, Boehler, Bohler, Butler, Ohler, Boehmer, Betler, Bosler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bothler family from?

You can see how Bothler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bothler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bothler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bothler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bothler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Bothler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bothler

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Bothler. 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.

View all Bothler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bothler. For the veterans among your Bothler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bothler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bothler family history

Discover More

What is the average Bothler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bothler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bothler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bothler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial