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Botkin Family History

Botkin Name Meaning

English: variant of Bodkin . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Boykin, Bodkin, Bodin, Botten, Totin, Etkin, Hopkin, Atkin, Boyken

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Where is the Botkin family from?

You can see how Botkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Botkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Botkin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Botkin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Botkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Botkin. 67% of Botkin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Botkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botkin 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Botkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Botkin. For the veterans among your Botkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botkin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Botkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Botkin in 1948 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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