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Botsch Family History

Botsch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Boss (short form of Burkhard) and Botz combined. Compare Butz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Botsch family from?

You can see how Botsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Botsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Botsch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Botsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Botsch families in 1891.
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What did your Botsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assist Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botsch. 53% of Botsch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Botsch women worked as an Assist Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assist Laborer
    100%

What Botsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Botsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botsch 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Botsch. 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 930 military records available for the last name Botsch. For the veterans among your Botsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botsch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Botsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Botsch in 1959 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Botsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botsch 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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