Origins of the Botten surname

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    In 1921, most Bottens lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Botten first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Bottens

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

    Common female occupations for Bottens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    21

    General Servant Domestic

    15

    General Servant

    12

    House Servant

    12

    Domestic Servant

    11

    Common male occupations for Bottens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    45

    Carpenter

    30

    Bricklayer

    29

    Farm Labourer

    19

    General Labourer

    16

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