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Botzer Family History

Botzer 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: Boozer, Botner, Butzer, Bitzer, Batzer, Lotzer, Motzer, Betzer

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Where is the Botzer family from?

You can see how Botzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Botzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Botzer family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Botzer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Botzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botzer 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 Botzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botzer. 40% of Botzer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Botzer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botzer were Farm Labor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Botzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Botzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botzer 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Botzer. 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 172 military records available for the last name Botzer. For the veterans among your Botzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Botzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Botzer in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botzer 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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