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Botterud Family History

Botterud 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: Otter, Botten, Bolter, Cotter, Butter, Zotter, Bitter, Better, Rotter

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Where is the Botterud family from?

You can see how Botterud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botterud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Botterud family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Botterud's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Botterud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botterud 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 32 census records available for the last name Botterud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botterud 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Botterud. 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 18 military records available for the last name Botterud. For the veterans among your Botterud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botterud lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Botterud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Botterud in 1968 was 76, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botterud 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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