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Botan Family History

Botan 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: Boman, Boran, Rotan, Boan, Boyan, Bocan, Bogan, Bohan, Bolan, Tan

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Where is the Botan family from?

You can see how Botan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Botan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Botan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Botan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Botan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botan 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 Botan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botan. 100% of Botan men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Botan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botan 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Botan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Botan. For the veterans among your Botan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Botan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Botan in 1966 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botan 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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