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Botterfield Family History

Botterfield 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: Butterfield, Bottenfield, Potterfield, Porterfield, Battenfield

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Where is the Botterfield family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botterfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Botterfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Botterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botterfield 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Botterfield. 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 1 military records available for the last name Botterfield. For the veterans among your Botterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botterfield lifespan?

Average Botterfield life expectancy in 1963 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botterfield 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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