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Bottenhorn Family History

Bottenhorn 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: Bettendorf, Wittenborn, Buttermore, Botten, Bettencourt, Whitehorn

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Where is the Bottenhorn family from?

You can see how Bottenhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bottenhorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bottenhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bottenhorn families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bottenhorn's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bottenhorn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bottenhorn 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 191 census records available for the last name Bottenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bottenhorn 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bottenhorn. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bottenhorn. For the veterans among your Bottenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bottenhorn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bottenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bottenhorn in 1970 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bottenhorn 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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