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Bootham Family History

Bootham Surname Meaning

from Bootham in York. The place-name is from Old Scandinavian bōðum ‘at the booths’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bootham family from?

You can see how Bootham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bootham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bootham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Bootham families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bootham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bootham families in 1891.
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What did your Bootham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Disabled and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bootham. 50% of Bootham men worked as a Coal Miner Disabled and 85% of Bootham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bootham were Warehouseman and Trouser Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner Disabled
    50%
  • Warehouseman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Trouser Machinist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bootham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bootham 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bootham. 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 89 military records available for the last name Bootham. For the veterans among your Bootham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bootham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bootham

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