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Botjer Family History

Botjer 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: Botner, Boozer, Butler, Otter, Botten, Bolter, Bower, Cotter, Bodner

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Where is the Botjer family from?

You can see how Botjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Botjer families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Botjer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Botjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botjer 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 Botjer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botjer. 100% of Botjer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Botjer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Botjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botjer 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Botjer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Botjer. For the veterans among your Botjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botjer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Botjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Botjer in 1964 was 67, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botjer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botjer 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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