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Origins of the Bothwell surname

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About the Bothwells

We have a total number of 5196 records for people with the last name Bothwell.

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Where do most Bothwells live?

In 1921, most Bothwells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bothwells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,840 records for the Bothwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Bothwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bothwells.

What are the most common Bothwell first names?

  • James
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bothwells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bothwells in 1921
Dressmaker

30

Domestic Servant

12

Annuitant

7

Dress Maker

7

Housekeeper

7

Common Male occupations for Bothwells in 1921
Baker

21

Butcher

13

Carter

13

Carpenter

12

Farmer

11

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