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Bietsch Family History

Bietsch 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: Betsch, Pietsch, Dietsch, Letsch, Pletsch, Fetsch, Metsch, Liesch

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Where is the Bietsch family from?

You can see how Bietsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bietsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bietsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bietsch families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bietsch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bietsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bietsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bietsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bietsch. 43% of Bietsch men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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What Bietsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Bietsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bietsch 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Bietsch. 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 237 military records available for the last name Bietsch. For the veterans among your Bietsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bietsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bietsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bietsch in 1965 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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