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Botwright Family History

Botwright Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Boatwright.

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


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Where is the Botwright family from?

You can see how Botwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botwright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Botwright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Botwright families living in Suffolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Botwright's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Botwright families in 1891.
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What did your Botwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Botwright. 21% of Botwright men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Botwright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botwright were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    21%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Botwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botwright 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Botwright. 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 605 military records available for the last name Botwright. For the veterans among your Botwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botwright lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Botwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Botwright in 1951 was 50, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Botwright 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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