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Botill Family History

Botill 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: Brill, Bill, Still, Boll, Bothell, Bodell, Kotila, Bortell, Bodily

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Where is the Botill family from?

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

What did your Botill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Botill. 50% of Botill men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Botill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Botill. 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 11 military records available for the last name Botill. For the veterans among your Botill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botill lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Botill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Botill in 1974 was 89, and 59 in 1999.

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