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Betscher Family History

Betscher 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: Betcher, Bettcher, Metscher, Becher, Letcher, Belcher, Buescher

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Where is the Betscher family from?

You can see how Betscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betscher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Betscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Betscher families living in Ohio. This was about 84% of all the recorded Betscher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Betscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Betscher. 50% of Betscher men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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What Betscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Betscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betscher 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Betscher. 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 217 military records available for the last name Betscher. For the veterans among your Betscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betscher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Betscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Betscher in 1965 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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