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Botie Family History

Botie 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: Botte, Bogie, Bouie, Bowie, Borie, Boie, Bothe, Batie, Bodie, Boris

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Where is the Botie family from?

You can see how Botie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Botie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Botie families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Botie's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Botie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botie 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 91 census records available for the last name Botie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botie 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Botie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Botie. For the veterans among your Botie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Botie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Botie in 1966 was 68, and 65 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botie 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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