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Bothright Family History

Bothright 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: Boatwright, Gathright, Boatright, Bright, Cutright, Burright

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Where is the Bothright family from?

You can see how Bothright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothright family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bothright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bothright families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bothright's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bothright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothright 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 55 census records available for the last name Bothright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothright 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 Bothright. 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 Bothright. For the veterans among your Bothright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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