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Botha Family History

Botha Surname Meaning

Afrikaans: altered form of German Both and Bode apparently with the addition of the Frisian genitive plural ending -a.

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


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Where is the Botha family from?

You can see how Botha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Botha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Botha family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Botha's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Botha families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botha 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 Botha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Botha. 100% of Botha women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Botha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Botha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botha 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Botha. 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 Botha. For the veterans among your Botha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botha lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Botha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Botha in 1962 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botha 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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