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Boterus Family History

Boterus 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: Boers, Botero, Boyers, Botros, Bowers, Boris, Porteous, Boros, Bolter

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Where is the Boterus family from?

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

There are 42 census records available for the last name Boterus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boterus 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 Boterus. 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 40 military records available for the last name Boterus. For the veterans among your Boterus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boterus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Boterus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boterus in 1974 was 83, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boterus 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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