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Betlejewski Family History

Betlejewski 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: Blazejewski, Maciejewski, Stryjewski, Lojewski, Rytlewski

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Where is the Betlejewski family from?

You can see how Betlejewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betlejewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Betlejewski families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Betlejewski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Betlejewski families in 1920.
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What did your Betlejewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Betlejewski. 50% of Betlejewski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Betlejewski women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Betlejewski were New Worker and Wrapper. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Wrapper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Betlejewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betlejewski 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Betlejewski. 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 138 military records available for the last name Betlejewski. For the veterans among your Betlejewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betlejewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Betlejewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Betlejewski in 1962 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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