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Botwell Family History

Botwell 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: Boswell, Bothell, Bonwell, Bowell, Bothwell, Boxwell, Bodwell, Otwell

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Where is the Botwell family from?

You can see how Botwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Botwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Botwell families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Botwell's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Botwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botwell 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 Botwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Botwell. 100% of Botwell 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Botwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botwell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Botwell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Botwell. For the veterans among your Botwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botwell lifespan?

Average Botwell life expectancy in 1972 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botwell 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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