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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 1911 there were 12 Botwright families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Botwright's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Botwright families in 1911.
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What did your Botwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Botwright. 100% of Botwright men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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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 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 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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