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Boetta Family History

Boetta Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Botta, Brett, Cotta, Bott, Motta, Cetta, Botte, Berta, Rotta, Bonetti

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Where is the Boetta family from?

You can see how Boetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boetta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Boetta families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boetta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boetta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Boetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boetta 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boetta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boetta. For the veterans among your Boetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boetta lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Boetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boetta in 1973 was 83, and 82 in 1994.

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