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Betchard Family History

Betchard 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: Bechard, Bethard, Bernhard, Bouchard, Butchart, Reichard, Burchard

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Where is the Betchard family from?

You can see how Betchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Betchard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Betchard families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Betchard family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Betchard's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Betchard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Betchard 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 150 census records available for the last name Betchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Betchard 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Betchard. 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 10 military records available for the last name Betchard. For the veterans among your Betchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Betchard lifespan?

Average Betchard life expectancy in 1966 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Betchard 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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