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Botiford Family History

Botiford 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: Bodiford, Botsford, Boufford, Rochford, Bradford, Boilard, Montford

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Where is the Botiford family from?

You can see how Botiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botiford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Botiford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Botiford families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Botiford's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Botiford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botiford 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 51 census records available for the last name Botiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botiford 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 Botiford. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Botiford. For the veterans among your Botiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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