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Botch Family History

Botch 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: Bosch, Boch, Bolch, Botsch, Gotch, Kotch, Butch, Notch, Batch, Both

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Where is the Botch family from?

You can see how Botch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Botch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Botch families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Botch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Botch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botch. 38% of Botch men worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Botch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botch 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Botch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Botch. For the veterans among your Botch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Botch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Botch in 1963 was 48, and 78 in 2002.

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