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Bothen Family History

Bothen 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: Botten, Bothun, Bohen, Bothe, Bowden, Boden, Bogen, Broten, Bolen

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Where is the Bothen family from?

You can see how Bothen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bothen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bothen families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bothen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bothen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothen 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 Bothen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bothen. 100% of Bothen 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%

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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Bothen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothen 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Bothen. 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 152 military records available for the last name Bothen. For the veterans among your Bothen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bothen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bothen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bothen in 1964 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bothen 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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