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Boettin Family History

Boettin 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: Bettin, Botten, Botkin, Boutin, Bonetti, Bolotin, Betti, Goetting

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Where is the Boettin family from?

You can see how Boettin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boettin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boettin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boettin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boettin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boettin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boettin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Boettin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boettin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boettin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boettin. For the veterans among your Boettin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boettin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Boettin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boettin in 1975 was 31, and 88 in 1998.

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