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Botfield Family History

Botfield Surname Meaning

From Botvyle in All Stretton (Shrops) which is recorded as Botefeld in 1195.

The place-name consists of Old English feld ‘open land’ with an uncertain first element.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Botfield family from?

You can see how Botfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Botfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Botfield families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Botfield's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Botfield families in 1891.
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What did your Botfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Botfield. 24% of Botfield men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Botfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botfield were Horesflesh Vendor Heavy and House Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Horesflesh Vendor Heavy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • House Wife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Botfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botfield 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Botfield. 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 153 military records available for the last name Botfield. For the veterans among your Botfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Botfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Botfield in 1964 was 50, and 49 in 2000.

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