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Botwick Family History

Botwick 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: Bostwick, Bowick, Beswick, Barwick, Howick, Borthwick, Berwick

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Where is the Botwick family from?

You can see how Botwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botwick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Botwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Botwick families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Botwick's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Botwick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botwick 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 Botwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botwick. 55% of Botwick men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Botwick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botwick were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Botwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Botwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botwick 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Botwick. 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 74 military records available for the last name Botwick. For the veterans among your Botwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botwick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Botwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Botwick in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botwick 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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