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Bote Family History

Bote 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: Bott, Bode, Boye, Cote, Bole, Bove, Bobe, Boe, Bone, Botte

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Where is the Bote family from?

You can see how Bote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bote family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bote families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Bote families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bote's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bote families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bote 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 Bote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bote. 42% of Bote men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Bote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bote 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Bote. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bote. For the veterans among your Bote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bote lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bote in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bote 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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