Origins of the Botwood surname
About the Botwoods
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Interesting facts about Botwood
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Botwood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1557.
Who were Botwoods most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Botwood first names?
Mark Jonathan
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Botwoods
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Botwoods in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Domestic Servant
4
General Servant
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Lodging House Keeper
3
Common male occupations for Botwoods in 1921
Farm Labourer
11
Coal Miner
10
Carpenter
8
Coach Builder
8
Hair Dresser
7
