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Botnan Family History

Botnan 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: Bogdan, Bowman, Notman, Botten, Bodman, Bonar, Botkin, Younan, Honan

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Where is the Botnan family from?

You can see how Botnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botnan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Botnan family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Botnan's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Botnan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botnan 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 43 census records available for the last name Botnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botnan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Botnan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Botnan. For the veterans among your Botnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botnan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Botnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Botnan in 1963 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botnan 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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