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Bothan Family History

Bothan 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: Bothun, Bohan, Botham, Bogdan, Mohan, Bowman, Notman, Botten, Rothman

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Where is the Bothan family from?

You can see how Bothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bothan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bothan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bothan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bothan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothan 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 291 census records available for the last name Bothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bothan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bothan. For the veterans among your Bothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bothan lifespan?

Average Bothan life expectancy in 2000 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bothan 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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