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Botwin Family History

Botwin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a greengrocer from Yiddish botvine ‘leaves of beets’.

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


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Where is the Botwin family from?

You can see how Botwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botwin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Botwin families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Botwin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Botwin families in 1920.
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What did your Botwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botwin. 30% of Botwin men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Botwin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botwin were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Owner
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Botwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Botwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botwin 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Botwin. 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 107 military records available for the last name Botwin. For the veterans among your Botwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botwin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Botwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Botwin in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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