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Botma Family History

Botma 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: Botta, Bouma, Bosma, Boda, Bowman, Notman, Cotta, Bora, Rota, Bott

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Where is the Botma family from?

You can see how Botma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Botma families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Botma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Botma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botma 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 Botma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Paper Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botma. 100% of Botma men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Botma women worked as a Paper Sorter.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Paper Sorter
    100%

What Botma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Botma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botma 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Botma. 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 44 military records available for the last name Botma. For the veterans among your Botma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Botma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Botma in 1970 was 62, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botma 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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