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Boatton Family History

Boatton 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: Bratton, Batton, Hatton, Botten, Beaston, Boston, Boynton, Banton

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Where is the Boatton family from?

You can see how Boatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boatton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boatton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Boatton families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boatton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Boatton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boatton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Boatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boatton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boatton. 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 military records available for the last name Boatton. For the veterans among your Boatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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