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Botomley Family History

Botomley 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: Bottomley, Bromley, Pooley, Hooley, Woolley, Bodley, Wormley, Bowley

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Where is the Botomley family from?

You can see how Botomley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botomley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Botomley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Botomley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Botomley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Botomley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Botomley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botomley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Botomley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Botomley. For the veterans among your Botomley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botomley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botomley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botomley

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