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Botorf Family History

Botorf 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: Bottorf, Bator, Boor, Boroff, Botos, Boore, Holtorf, Bottorff

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Where is the Botorf family from?

You can see how Botorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Botorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Botorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Botorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Botorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Botorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botorf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Botorf. 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 22 military records available for the last name Botorf. For the veterans among your Botorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botorf lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Botorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Botorf in 1974 was 83, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botorf 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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