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Bothfeld Family History

Bothfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places so named near Hanover or Merseburg.

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


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Where is the Bothfeld family from?

You can see how Bothfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bothfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bothfeld families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bothfeld's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bothfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Bothfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bothfeld. 100% of Bothfeld men worked as an Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Bothfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bothfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothfeld 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bothfeld. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bothfeld. For the veterans among your Bothfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bothfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Bothfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bothfeld in 1967 was 81, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bothfeld 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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