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Botnen Family History

Botnen 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: Botten, Botner, Bohnen, Bowden, Boden, Boone, Bodner, Bonnet, Bogen

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Where is the Botnen family from?

You can see how Botnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botnen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Botnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Botnen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Botnen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Botnen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botnen. 31% of Botnen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Botnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botnen 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Botnen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Botnen. For the veterans among your Botnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botnen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Botnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Botnen in 1963 was 60, and 48 in 2004.

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