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Bottger Family History

Bottger Surname Meaning

German (Böttger): variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher). Compare Boettger.

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


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Where is the Bottger family from?

You can see how Bottger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bottger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bottger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Bottger families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bottger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bottger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bottger 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 Bottger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bottger. 100% of Bottger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bottger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bottger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bottger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bottger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bottger. For the veterans among your Bottger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bottger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bottger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bottger in 1951 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bottger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bottger 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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