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Botnick Family History

Botnick 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: Bortnick, Bernick, Kornick, Kotnik, Connick, Honick, Rolnick, Barnick

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Where is the Botnick family from?

You can see how Botnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Botnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Botnick family living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Botnick's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Botnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botnick. 53% of Botnick men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    53%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Merchant
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Botnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botnick 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Botnick. 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 136 military records available for the last name Botnick. For the veterans among your Botnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botnick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Botnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Botnick in 1952 was 48, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botnick 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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