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Boetther Family History

Boetther Name 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: Boettcher, Boettger, Boetcher, Boettner, Better, Buettner, Koetter

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Where is the Boetther family from?

You can see how Boetther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boetther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boetther families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Boetther's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boetther families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boetther ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Boetther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetther 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boetther. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boetther. For the veterans among your Boetther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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