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Bothny Family History

Bothny 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: Bohn, Boothby, Bethany, Bothun, Boehne, Bonny, Bothum, Bothe, Bowhay

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Where is the Bothny family from?

You can see how Bothny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bothny families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bothny's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bothny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothny 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 5 census records available for the last name Bothny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bothny. 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 Bothny. For the veterans among your Bothny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bothny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bothny 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bothny

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