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Botz Family History

Botz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Butz or Batz. Compare Botts and Potts.

Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Boc.

Slovak Bóc surnames of (ultimate) German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Botz family from?

You can see how Botz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Botz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Botz families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Botz's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Botz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botz 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 Botz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botz. 31% of Botz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Botz women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Botz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Botz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botz 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Botz. 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 Botz. For the veterans among your Botz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Botz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Botz in 1958 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botz 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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