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Botwen Family History

Botwen 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: Botten, Bowen, Botwin, Bowden, Boden, Bower, Bogen, Broten, Bolen

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Where is the Botwen family from?

You can see how Botwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botwen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Botwen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Botwen family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Botwen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Botwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botwen 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 Botwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botwen. 100% of Botwen men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Botwen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Botwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botwen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Botwen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Botwen. For the veterans among your Botwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botwen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Botwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Botwen in 1970 was 80, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botwen 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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