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Botko Family History

Botko 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: Bosko, Boiko, Bojko, Botto, Batko, Boyko, Bobko, Bott, Bono, Bork

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Where is the Botko family from?

You can see how Botko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Botko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Botko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Botko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Botko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Botko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botko 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Botko. 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 69 military records available for the last name Botko. For the veterans among your Botko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Botko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Botko in 1956 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botko 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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