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Botholomew Family History

Botholomew 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: Bartholomew, Tolomeo, Bartholomay, Bartholow, Bartolome, Bartolomeo

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Where is the Botholomew family from?

You can see how Botholomew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botholomew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Botholomew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Botholomew families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Botholomew's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Botholomew families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Botholomew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botholomew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Botholomew. 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 Botholomew. For the veterans among your Botholomew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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