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Botherell Family History

Botherell 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: Bottrell, Bothell, Bothwell, Cotterell, Wetherell, Witherell, Thorell

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Where is the Botherell family from?

You can see how Botherell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botherell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Botherell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Botherell family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Botherell's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Botherell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botherell 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 45 census records available for the last name Botherell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botherell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Botherell. 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 military records available for the last name Botherell. For the veterans among your Botherell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botherell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botherell 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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