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Betcham Family History

Betcham Surname 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: Ketcham, Beecham, Beacham, Burcham, Bentham, Beetham, Beckham, Benham

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Where is the Betcham family from?

You can see how Betcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betcham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Betcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Betcham families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Betcham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Betcham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betcham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Betcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betcham 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Betcham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Betcham. For the veterans among your Betcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betcham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Betcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Betcham in 1965 was 60, and 104 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betcham 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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