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Boettger Family History

Boettger Surname Meaning

German (Böttger): variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher). Compare Bottger.

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


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Where is the Boettger family from?

You can see how Boettger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boettger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boettger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Boettger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boettger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boettger families in 1891.
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What did your Boettger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boettger. 19% of Boettger men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Boettger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boettger were Carpenter and Typist.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Typist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Boettger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boettger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boettger. 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 Boettger. For the veterans among your Boettger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boettger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Boettger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Boettger in 1951 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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