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Bottjen Family History

Bottjen 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, Cotten, Botte, Bolten, Betten, Otten, Totten, Oetjen, Booten

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Where is the Bottjen family from?

You can see how Bottjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bottjen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bottjen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bottjen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Bottjen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bottjen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bottjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bottjen. 100% of Bottjen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Bottjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bottjen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bottjen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bottjen. For the veterans among your Bottjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bottjen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bottjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bottjen in 1958 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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