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Botchen Family History

Botchen 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: Boschen, Botten, Hitchen, Kitchen, Boucher, Bouche, Boche, Bothun

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Where is the Botchen family from?

You can see how Botchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Botchen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Botchen family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Botchen's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Botchen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Botchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botchen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Botchen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Botchen. For the veterans among your Botchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botchen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Botchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Botchen in 1983 was 70, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botchen 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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