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Boteler Name Meaning

North German (Böteler): possibly an occupational name from an agent derivative of Low German böteln ‘to pound’, for someone who either made wooden mallets (bötel) or used one; this was an implement commonly used by the North Sea to pound down the turfs on the dikes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bieler, Boeder, Bodeker, Bitler, Kottler, Boller, Boxler, Koteles

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Boteler Family Origin

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You can see how Boteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boteler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boteler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Boteler families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boteler's in the UK. London had the highest population of Boteler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boteler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Boteler Family Occupations

What did your Boteler ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Boteler family was Colour Sergt 47th Regiment. The most common Boteler occupation in the UK was Auctioneers Porter. 8% of Boteler's were Auctioneers Porters. Auctioneers Porter, Civil Engineers Assistant and Clerk In Iron Foundry were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Boteler.

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  • Auctioneers Porter

    8%

  • Civil Engineers Assistant

    8%

  • Clerk In Iron Foundry

    8%

  • Colour Sergt 47th Regiment

    8%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boteler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Boteler Historical Records

What Boteler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boteler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Boteler. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boteler. For the veterans among your Boteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Boteler Life Expectancy

What is the average Boteler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Boteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boteler in 1951 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boteler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boteler 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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