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Botchkiss Family History

Botchkiss 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: Hotchkiss, Hotchkin, Botkins, Botkin, Rothfuss, Dockins, Boykins

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Where is the Botchkiss family from?

You can see how Botchkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botchkiss family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Botchkiss family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Botchkiss's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Botchkiss families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Botchkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botchkiss 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Botchkiss. 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 Botchkiss. For the veterans among your Botchkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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