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Botdorf Family History

Botdorf Surname Meaning

Variant of Bottorff a surname of German origin. Compare Batdorf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Botdorf family from?

You can see how Botdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botdorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Botdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Botdorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Botdorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Botdorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botdorf 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 Botdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botdorf. 43% of Botdorf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Botdorf women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botdorf were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Botdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Botdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botdorf 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Botdorf. 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 80 military records available for the last name Botdorf. For the veterans among your Botdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Botdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Botdorf in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

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