Betzer Family History

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Betzer Name Meaning

German: variant of Betz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Betzler, Betler, Betker, Bitzer, Fetter, Butzer, Behner, Metzer

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Betzer Family Origin

Where is the Betzer family from?

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    You can see how Betzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Betzer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Betzer families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Betzer's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Betzer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Betzer Family Occupations

    What did your Betzer ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Betzer family was Keeping House. The most common Betzer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 28% of Betzer's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Betzer.

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    • Farmer

      28%

    • Farming

      7%

    • Blacksmith

      5%

    • Keeping House

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Betzer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Betzer Historical Records

    What Betzer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Betzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Betzer

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Betzer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Betzer. For the veterans among your Betzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Betzer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Betzer lifespan?

    Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Betzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Betzer in 1953 was 36, and 90 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Betzer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betzer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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