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Bottemer Family History

Bottemer 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: Boteler, Dotterer, Bottger, Bottcher, Mortimer, Otter, Botten, Bolter

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Where is the Bottemer family from?

You can see how Bottemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bottemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bottemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bottemer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bottemer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bottemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bottemer 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 52 census records available for the last name Bottemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bottemer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bottemer. 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 348 military records available for the last name Bottemer. For the veterans among your Bottemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bottemer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bottemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bottemer in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bottemer 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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