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Botley Family History

Botley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the places called Botley in Hampshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, and Buckinghamshire, all of which are probably named with either the Old English personal name Bōta + lēah ‘woodland clearing’ or Old English bōt + lēah denoting a wood in which timber could be acquired.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Botley family from?

You can see how Botley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Botley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Botley families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Botley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Botley families in 1891.
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What did your Botley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Botley. 45% of Botley men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Botley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botley were Clerk and Dressmaker (fitter).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Stevedore
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Dressmaker (fitter)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Botley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botley 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Botley. 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 499 military records available for the last name Botley. For the veterans among your Botley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Botley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Botley in 1954 was 59, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botley 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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