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Betke Family History

Betke Name Meaning

German and Dutch:: variant of Bethke . variant of Böttge from a pet form of the personal name Bodo (see Bode ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Berke, Benke, Bethke, Bence, Remke, Berko, Lenke, Jenke, Henke, Benko

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Where is the Betke family from?

You can see how Betke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Betke families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Betke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betke. 19% of Betke men worked as a Farming and 50% of Betke women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betke were Painter and Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Betke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betke 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Betke. 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 847 military records available for the last name Betke. For the veterans among your Betke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Betke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Betke in 1944 was 24, and 94 in 2004.

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