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Bottenberg Family History

Bottenberg 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: Rottenberg, Guttenberg, Wattenberg, Rothenberg, Rotenberg, Wittenberg

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Where is the Bottenberg family from?

You can see how Bottenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bottenberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bottenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bottenberg family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bottenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bottenberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bottenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bottenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bottenberg. 34% of Bottenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bottenberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Wholesale Salesman
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bottenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Bottenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bottenberg 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Bottenberg. 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 134 military records available for the last name Bottenberg. For the veterans among your Bottenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bottenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bottenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bottenberg in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bottenberg 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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