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Botala Family History

Botala 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: Butala, Bala, Bolla, Kotara, Votava, Ojala, Kotila, Rogala, Hatala

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Where is the Botala family from?

You can see how Botala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Botala families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Botala family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Botala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Botala families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Botala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botala 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Botala. 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 2 military records available for the last name Botala. For the veterans among your Botala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botala lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Botala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Botala in 1970 was 90, and 102 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botala 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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