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Boettiger Family History

Boettiger 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: Boettger, Boettcher, Bettinger, Oettinger, Roettger, Bottger, Bettger

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Where is the Boettiger family from?

You can see how Boettiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boettiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boettiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Boettiger families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Boettiger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boettiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boettiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boettiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boettiger. 25% of Boettiger men worked as a Retired. .

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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

  • Retired
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Outside Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Boettiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Boettiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boettiger 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Boettiger. 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 316 military records available for the last name Boettiger. For the veterans among your Boettiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boettiger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boettiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boettiger in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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