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Bothroyd Family History

Bothroyd 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: Boothroyd, Holroyd, Oldroyd, Botsford, Lothrop, Rothrock, Cothron

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Where is the Bothroyd family from?

You can see how Bothroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothroyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bothroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bothroyd families living in Durham. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bothroyd's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bothroyd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothroyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bothroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bothroyd. 100% of Bothroyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bothroyd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Bothroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothroyd 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bothroyd. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bothroyd. For the veterans among your Bothroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bothroyd lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Bothroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bothroyd in 1958 was 45, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bothroyd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bothroyd 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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