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Botkens Family History

Botkens 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: Botkins, Botten, Botkin, Boykins, Bowens, Boyken, Boelens, Ottens

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Where is the Botkens family from?

You can see how Botkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botkens family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Botkens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Botkens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Botkens families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Botkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botkens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Botkens. 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 Botkens. For the veterans among your Botkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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