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Bothoff Family History

Bothoff 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: Bomhoff, Bohnhoff, Potthoff, Puthoff, Osthoff, Boroff, Althoff

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Where is the Bothoff family from?

You can see how Bothoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bothoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bothoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bothoff families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bothoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bothoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bothoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bothoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bothoff. 100% of Bothoff women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Bothoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bothoff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bothoff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bothoff. For the veterans among your Bothoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bothoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bothoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bothoff in 1968 was 55, and 88 in 2002.

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