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Botler Family History

Botler Name Meaning

see Boteler .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Butler, Betler, Bosler, Boller, Bitler, Boteler, Bowler, Botner

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Where is the Botler family from?

You can see how Botler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Botler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Botler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Botler families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Botler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Botler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Botler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Botler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Botler. 29% of Botler men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Botler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Botler were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Botler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Botler 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Botler. 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 188 military records available for the last name Botler. For the veterans among your Botler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Botler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Botler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Botler in 1974 was 90, and 73 in 1999.

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