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Botvin Family History

Botvin 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: Potvin, Botkin, Boivin, Botwin, Botten, Bodin, Boutin, Boven, Rovin

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Where is the Botvin family from?

You can see how Botvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botvin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Botvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Botvin families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Botvin's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Botvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botvin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Botvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botvin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Botvin. 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 41 military records available for the last name Botvin. For the veterans among your Botvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botvin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Botvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Botvin in 1958 was 62, and 88 in 2002.

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