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Botton Family History

Botton Surname Meaning

see Button.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Botton family from?

You can see how Botton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Botton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 200 Botton families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Botton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Botton families in 1891.
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What did your Botton 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 Botton. 54% of Botton men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Botton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botton were Railway Porter and Woollen Weaver.

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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
    54%
  • General Labourer H W
    16%
  • Joiner
    16%
  • Railway Porter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Woollen Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Botton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Botton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Botton. For the veterans among your Botton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Botton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Botton in 1967 was 76, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botton 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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