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Boto Family History

Boto 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: Bott, Bono, Bodo, Toto, Soto, Bobo, Goto, Boso, Botos, Coto

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Where is the Boto family from?

You can see how Boto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boto families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Boto family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boto's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boto. 100% of Boto men worked as a Gardener. .

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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

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boto 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Boto. 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 64 military records available for the last name Boto. For the veterans among your Boto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boto lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Boto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boto in 1986 was 80, and 96 in 2000.

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